The Recognition of Sakuntala is a play in Sanskrit written by Kalidasa. A play (noun) is a common literary form, usually consisting chiefly of dialog between characters, and usually intended for performance rather than reading. ... The Sanskrit language ( संस्कृता वाक्) is one of the earliest attested members of the Indo-European language family and is not only a classical language, but also an official language of India. ... Kaalidasa (कािलदास) is arguably Indias greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist, his title Kavikulaguru (Preceptor of All Poets) bearing testimony to his stature. ...
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English translations of this work include:
Sacontalá or The Fatal Ring: an Indian drama (1789) by Sir William Jones
Śakoontalá or The Lost Ring: an Indian drama (1855) by Sir Monier Monier-Williams
Translations of Shakuntala and Other Works (1914) by Arthur W. Ryder
However, not much is known about his personal life and background, though there are several legends and tales about his life.
Three famous plays attributed to Kalidas are Maalavikaagnimitra (Maalavikaa and Agnimitra), Vikramuurvashiiya (Pertaining to Vikrama and Urvashi)and Abhignaanashaakuntala (The Recognition of Sakuntala).
The work listed last is his most famous play, and was the first of his to have been translated to English and German.
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