Description

The book ""The Story of Kalaka"" by W. Norman Brown is a comprehensive study of the Svetambara Jain hagiographical work, the Kalakacaryakatha. The book provides a detailed analysis of the text, history, legends, and miniature paintings associated with this important Jain work.The Kalakacaryakatha is a Jain text that tells the story of the life and teachings of the Jain monk Kalaka. The book explores the historical and cultural context of the text, as well as the literary and artistic traditions that influenced its creation.The author provides a detailed analysis of the text, examining its structure, themes, and symbolism. He also explores the historical and cultural context of the text, including the social and religious milieu in which it was written.In addition to the text itself, the book also includes a discussion of the miniature paintings that are associated with the Kalakacaryakatha. These paintings are an important part of the Jain artistic tradition, and the author provides a detailed analysis of their style, iconography, and symbolism.Overall, ""The Story of Kalaka"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in Jainism, Indian art and literature, or the history of South Asia. It provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important Jain texts, as well as the artistic and cultural traditions that surround it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.