When Peacocks Dance: Writing on the Mosoon

AuthorJuhi Sinha
Rating
Price746

Even in ancient India, money is always a good thing and everyone wants it. The stories in The Mouse Merchant selected from the Sanskrit universe, from the period of the late Rig Veda to the twelfth century tell us how money was dealt with in everyday life in ancient and medieval Indian society. At the heart of these tales is the merchant. Sometimes gullible, sometimes greedy, ingenious at some moments, dim witted at others and hopelessly in love with courtesans but also loyal to their wives, our merchant heroes show how innovation in business is sometimes more important than capital. The Mouse Merchant puts these stories into the context of Indian business history, giving not only rare insights into the romance of the ancient seafaring life but also great wisdom about money. About the AuthorArshia Sattar teaches classical Indian literatures at various institutions all over India. Her acclaimed English translations of Valmikis Ramayana and the Kathasaritsagara are Penguin Classics. She has a PhD from the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago and her areas of interest are Indian epics, mythology and the story traditions of the subcontinent.

Publisher N A
Publication Date 08/08/2013
Number of Pages 100
Binding Paper Back
ISBN 9780143420835
Category Fiction , Literature

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