About the Book: Priyadarsika
Priyadarsika, one of the best plays in Sanskrit literature, is composed in four
acts during 7th century A.D. by Harsha. The theme of this drama has been taken
from Gunadhyas Brihatkatha (1st century A.D.). He adopts the theme of love
intrigue on the same line as his great predecessor had done and embellishes it
further by harmonising the parts of the plot. The action of the drama moves
smoothly and there is noticeable ingenuity. The theme of the play is a love
affair of King Udayana of Vatsa with Priyadarsika, daughter of King
Dridhavarman. About the Author Harsha, an eminent dramatist, was