ACK-E-424-The Clever Dancer

THE CLEVER DANCER
Kathasaritsagara or "Ocean of stories" is a collection of tales compiled by poet Somadeva around the 11th century A.D., Divided into 24 taranges or waves, this collection is a mirror of the Indian imagination and fantasy subtly combining fact with fable. Thus in the Kathasaritsagara we find tales of wondrous maidens, and their fearless lovers, of kings and cities, of statecraft and intrigue, of magic and spells, of treachery, trickery, murder and war. The present story from the collection narrates the adventures of Muladeva of Ujjayini, when he visits Pataliputra and is amazed at the wisdom of the people. His meeting with a certain young woman leads to a long-drawn battle of wits.

• Amar Chitra Katha
• Title : THE CLEVER DANCER
• Category : Never Republished
• Volume/Serial : 424
• Total Pages : 36
• Script : English
• First Published : 1 April 1990
• Publisher :  India Book House