Ocean Of The Streams Of Story by Somadeva
An expansive medieval Indian compendium of linked tales presented as a nested frame narrative, in which storytellers weave hundreds of myths, romances, adventures, animal fables, and supernatural episodes; its labyrinthine structure binds courtly intrigue, long journeys to exotic lands, divine and demonic interventions, and lessons on dharma, love, and cleverness, creating both lively entertainment and a rich repository of folklore, moral instruction, and narrative artistry.
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- Published
- 1063
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1500-2000 pages
- Original Language
- Sanskrit
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- Alternate Titles
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- Katha-saritsagara
- Kathasaritsagara
- Kathā-sarit-sāgara
- Kathā-saritsāgara
- The Ocean of the Streams of Story
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