MahāvīraCaritam: A drama by the Indian Poet Bhavabhūti

"MahāvīraCaritam," a drama by Indian poet Bhavabhūti, is analyzed in this comprehensive work. It provides a general account of the Mahaviracarita manuscripts, details their relationship, and discusses critical principles in constituting the text. The author examines Bhavabhūti's life, ancestry, date, and literary characteristics, including his style, humor, and knowledge of Prakrits. Comparisons with Kalidasa and Bhavabhūti's selfrepetitions are explored. The book includes illustrative notes, appendices with text comparisons, and indexes of verses and words.