1792 · First English edition

Sacontalá

Sir William Jones

The first English edition of Kalidasa's celebrated Sanskrit drama.

The work that helped ignite European Romantic fascination with Sanskrit literature.

Publication

London, 1792

Language

English

Format

Octavo

Completeness

To be verified against the final catalogue record.

Condition

Full condition statement in preparation.

Provenance

Provenance details available on request.

Rarity

A landmark in the European reception of Sanskrit literature.

Status

On request