A compilation of love stories and poems from the classical literature and folklore of India. In addition to well-known works like Kalidasas Meghadutam and Adigals Shilappadikaram, the collection features lesser-known writers of ancient India like Damodaragupta. Also featured are charming stories of Hindu gods and goddesses in love, and 19th century retellings of folk tal A compilation of love stories and poems from the classical literature and folklore of India. In addition to well-known works like Kalidasas Meghadutam and Adigals Shilappadikaram, the collection features lesser-known writers of ancient India like Damodaragupta. Also featured are charming stories of Hindu gods and goddesses in love, and 19th century retellings of folk tales from different regions of the country like Kashmir, Punjab, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.