The King and the Clown in South Indian Myth and Poetry
by David Dean Shulman
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- ISBN 10
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- ISBN 13
- 9780691054575
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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.
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- Bookseller
- Eureka Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 137020
- Title
- The King and the Clown in South Indian Myth and Poetry
- Author
- David Dean Shulman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0691054576
- ISBN 13
- 9780691054575
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Place of Publication
- Princeton
- Date Published
- 1985
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