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Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 1985. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. A scholarly study of South Indian society, particularly the political order, as seen in literary images in Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit texts. The king must endergo experiences of exile, masquerade, and possession by a clownlike anti-self, all these transformations being integral components of his role. 447 pages, DJ spine ends rubbed (in mylar sleeve).; 7 3/4 x 9 3/4
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Princeton University Press, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 447 pages. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. The author discusses the tragi-comic aspect of Chola kingship in relation to other Indian expressions of comedy, such as the Vidiisaka of Sanskrit drama, folk tales of the jester Tenali Rama, and clowns of the South Indian shadow-puppet theaters. The symbolism of the king emerges as part of a wider range of major symbolic figures--Brahmins, courtesans, and the tragic bandits and warrior-heroes. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in…
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Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, slightly edge-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled as with age. Remains particularly and surprisingly well preserved overall. Physical description: (463 pages) : illustrations; 18cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- I. Introduction: Labyrinths and Mirrors -- II. Royal Masks -- III. Brahmin Gatekeepers -- IV. A Kingdom of Clowns: Brahmins, jesters, and Magicians -- V. Royal Comedies and Errors -- VI. All the King's Women -- VII. Bandits and Otkr Tragic Heroes -- VIII. Postscript: In the Absenu of the King of Kings -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.Subjects: Clowns Mythology India, South. Hindu mythology. Indic literature History and criticism.Kings and rulers in literature. HISTORY Asia India & South Asia.Clowns Mythology. Hindu…
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