Simhasana Dvatrimsika
Subtitle: Thirty-Two Tales of the Throne of Vikramaditya (Penguin Classics)
Contributors: A. N. D. Haksar (Introduction, Translator)
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: December 18, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780140455175
Subjects: Folklore; Fiction; Fiction - General; Literature: Folklore/Mythology; Classics; Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology; Literary; Fiction / Folklore; King of Ujjain; Vikramåaditya âSakåari,
Description: 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.