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About The Book: The Assembly of Mirth is an English translation of the Hindi text Sabhā Bilās, rendered by G. W. Gilbertson for academic purposes. Intended as a Hindi honor-level textbook, it presents a collection of witty conversations, satirical tales, and moral lessons from a royal court setting. Gilbertson’s translation preserves the literary richness and cultural context of the original while making it accessible to English readers and students. The work reflects both pedagogical value and Indo-British literary interaction during colonial times. About The Author: G. W. Gilbertson (1860–1941) was a British scholar and translator known for his contributions to Hindi and Sanskrit literature. He translated several Indian texts into English for educational use, including The Assembly of Mirth. His works supported colonial-era language education and reflected deep engagement with Indian literary traditions. The Title 'The Assembly of Mirth: A Literal Translation into English of the Sabhá Bilása, one of the Degree of Honour Hindi Text-books written/authored/edited by G. W. GILBERTSON', published in the year 1900. The ISBN 9789371699969 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 471 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.