Nala & Damayanti by Norman M. Penzer, illustrated with ten Miniatures by P. Zenker
$50.00
Nala & Damayanti by Norman M. Penzer, illustrated with ten miniatures by P. Zenker, published in 1926. A beautifully produced retelling of one of the most celebrated episodes from the Indian epic Mahabharata, recounting the tragic and romantic story of King Nala and his devoted wife Damayanti. After losing his kingdom in a fateful game of dice, Nala is forced into exile and wanders the forest with Damayanti before despair and misfortune lead him to abandon her. Separated, the two endure many trials and adventures before fate ultimately brings them together again and Nala regains his lost throne. The story of Nala and Damayanti has long been regarded as one of the most beloved and widely known narratives from the Mahabharata, admired both in India and in the West as one of the great works of Indian literature. Limited to 1000 copies for England and America, this being an unnumbered copy. Bound hardcover in quarter Japanese vellum with gold paper covered boards and light shelfwear to corners and ends.
