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Simhāsana dvātriṃśikā = Thirty-two tales of the throne of Vikramaditya / translated from the Sanskrit with an introduction by A.N.D. Haksar.

Title
Simhāsana dvātriṃśikā = Thirty-two tales of the throne of Vikramaditya / translated from the Sanskrit with an introduction by A.N.D. Haksar.
Publication
London ; New York : Penguin, 2006.

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Additional Authors
Haksar, A. N. D., 1933-
Description
xx, 193 p.; 20 cm.
Summary
The fabled monarch Vikramaditya is considered to be a model of kingly virtues, and his reign a golden age of peace and prosperity. Narrated by the thirty-two statuettes of nymphs supporting his magic throne, this work describes his exploits and extol his extraordinary courage, compassion and kindness.
Series Statement
Penguin classics
Uniform Title
Penguin classics
Alternative Title
  • 32 tales of the throne of Vikramaditya
  • Thirty-two tales of the throne of Vikramaditya
Subject
  • Vikramāditya Śakāri, King of Ujjain > Fiction
  • Vikramāditya Śakāri, King of Ujjain > Legends
Genre/Form
  • Legends
  • Short stories
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
  • 9780140455175 (pbk.)
  • 0140455175 (pbk.)
OCLC
  • 156804819
  • SCSB-11595377
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library