The buffalo century V♯¿©łche¿¿vara D♯±k£̀Đita's Mahi£̀Đa¿¿ataka£̀¿ : a political satire for all centuries / critically edited, translated into English and introduced by Kesavan Veluthat ; with the Sanskrit commentary ¿¿le£̀Đ♯¿rthacandrik♯¿ by the poet's great-grandson, V♯¿©łche¿¿vara Yajvan.

Other author/creatorVeluthat, Kesavan, 1951-
Included WorkV♯¿©łch♯¿n♯¿tha, active 18th century. Mahi£̀Đa¿¿ataka. English.
Included WorkV♯¿©łch♯¿n♯¿tha, active 18th century. Mahi£̀Đa¿¿ataka.
Included WorkV♯¿©łche¿¿varayajvan. ¿¿le£̀Đ♯¿rthacandrik♯¿.
Contents Introduction: Laughter in the time of misery -- Mahi£̀Đa¿¿atakam: text and translation.
Abstract "The Buffalo Century is a keen exploration into satire and its role in society and politics. Written in praise of a buffalo, V♯¿©łche¿¿vara D♯±k£̀Đita's Mahi£̀Đa¿¿atakam is timeless in its treatment of power, and its subversion. In resurrecting the 18th century Tanjore for the modern reader, Veluthat lifts the poem beyond its immediate literary context and situates it in a contemporary global political setting. Presenting a modern English translation along with Sanskrit text, this work provides a fare that is as rich in double entendre as it is in its onomatopoeic metaphors. A literary triumph and the voice of an age, this book will be a key text for students and scholars of history, political science, sociology, literature, especially Sanskrit and comparative, and cultural studies"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
LanguageIn English and Sanskrit.
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2019028974
ISBN9780367355852 (hardback)
ISBN9780367375249 (paperback)
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