Meghaduta, the Cloud Messenger: Poem of Kalidasa (1882) - Hardcover

by Thomas a. Clark (Translator)

Meghaduta, The Cloud Messenger: Poem Of Kalidasa (1882) is a translation of the Indian poem Meghaduta by Kalidasa, translated into English by Thomas Clark. The poem tells the story of a yaksha, a celestial being, who is exiled to the earth for a year as punishment for neglecting his duties. While on earth, the yaksha sees a cloud passing by and asks it to deliver a message to his wife, who is also a yakshini, living in the Himalayas. The cloud agrees and the yaksha composes a message to his wife, describing the beauty of his surroundings and expressing his longing to be reunited with her. The poem is known for its lyrical beauty and vivid descriptions of nature, and is considered a masterpiece of Indian literature. Clark's translation is highly regarded for its accuracy and poetic quality, making it a valuable resource for scholars and lovers of poetry alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.