Șacuntala

Șacuntala tells of a mythical king who falls in love. He faces trials in love and fights demons. Grateful gods help him find joy as a father. He finds joy in family life too.

This Romanian edition of Calidasa’s work blends romance and myth. It shows the author’s respect for kingship. It also shows his love of nature. Sacontala shares this love and tends trees and flowers. The hermit Canva is her adoptive father. He recalls this bond when she leaves him.

Gramar brought out this edition in 2013. It is a paperback with 164 pages.