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The Loom of Time: A Selection of His Plays and Poems

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Kalidasa

Kalidasa, an ancient Indian poet and playwright, whose exact birth and death dates are unknown. His works are renowned for their beautiful language, profound philosophy, and rich imagination, and have had a profound impact on Indian literature. more

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