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Damayanti is a feisty beauty who has a mind of her own. She is no damsel in distress and has no need for a prince to rescue her. Nor has Nala any interest in finding love, for he is building a city for his tribe.
"Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems" is a collection of poems written by Henry Hart Milman. Milman was an English clergyman, historian, and poet. He served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London and had a deep interest in literature and religious history. Milman's poetry often drew inspiration from mythology, history, and biblical narratives. The collection "Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems" features the titular poem "Nala and Damayanti," which is a retelling of an episode from the Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The poem explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of human actions. Milman's skillful use of language and his ability to capture the essence of the original story make this collection a notable contribution to English poetry. Aside from "Nala and Damayanti," the collection includes other poems that demonstrate Milman's versatility as a poet and his interest in various historical and mythological subjects. Overall, "Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems" showcases Milman's talent for storytelling and his ability to bring ancient tales to life through poetry.
Nala And Damayanti AND OTHER POEMS TRANSLATED FROM THE SANSCRIT INTO ENGLISH VERSE, WITH MYTHOLOGICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES. BY THE REV. HENRY HART MILMAN, M. A. PREBENDARY OF WESTMINSTER; MINISTER OF ST. MARGARET'S; AND LATE PROFESSOR OF POETRY IN THE CONTENTS: NALA AND DAMAYANTI NOTES THE DEATH OF YAJNADATTA NOTES THE BRAHMIN'S LAMENT NOTES THE DELUGE THE DESCENT OF THE GANGES
King Nala's life is idyllic - until a cunning cousin tricks him out of his kingdom. Can the love of his beautiful Damayanti survive such a calamity? Will they be able to win bISBN: happiness? Full of twists and turns, the story of this ideal couple is told in the Mahabharata.
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Excerpt from Nala and Damayanti, and Other Poems: Translated From the Sanscrit Into English Verse, With Mythological and Critical Notes Those friends who have taken an interest in my literary produc tions may feel some surprise at my appearance in the character of a translator of Sanscrit poetry. To those, and indeed to all who may take up the present volume, I owe some explanation of my pretensions as a faithful interpreter of my original text. Those pre tensions are very humble; and I can unfeignedly say, that if the field had been likely to be occupied by others, who might unite poetical powers with a profound knowledge of the sacred language of India, I should have withdrawn at once from...
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