Folder Name: 2248
Book Name: E01629_Harvard_Oriental_Series_Vol_26.pdf
Summary: In the Harvard Oriental Series Volume Twenty-Six, the text comprises the Vikramacharita or Vikrama's Adventures. The content is divided into a composite outline of the original story, thirty-two statuette stories, and a conclusion. The principles of text and translation are outlined with typographical devices. The translation presents the adventures in four recensions parallelly. The frame-story consists of eight sections, each with its own plot. The thirty-two stories told by the statuettes cover a variety of themes, showcasing Vikrama's rule and his encounters with demons, ascetics, and mythical beings. The author, Charles Rockwell Lanman, collaborated with scholars and editors to compile this significant work in Sanskrit literature. The volume also includes names of the thirty-two statuettes in different recensions, as well as explanations of sections and stories, highlighting the intricate details and textual variants found in the manuscripts. Despite challenges in accuracy and author attribution, this volume offers a valuable insight into ancient Hindu tales and traditions.