Kumarasambhavam: The Origin of the Young God by Kālidāsa, Hank Heifetz

Kumarasambhavam: The Origin of the Young God

Kālidāsa, Hank Heifetz

216 pages first pub 400 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging medium-paced
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Kumarasambhavam celebrates the love story of Siva and Parvati, whose passionate union results in the birth of their son, the young god Kumara. Beginning with a luminous description of the birth of Parvati, the poem proceeds in perfectly pitched se...

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Moods

informative 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.8

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