About this ebook
Dive into the synthesis and churning of the world’s greatest poets—Kalidasa of India, Li Bai of China, and Basho of Japan.
Why dig into the old? Like a tree stands on its roots, you stand on your ancestors. Shouldn’t a tree know its roots? These three poets helped shape what we are today, not wholly, but significantly.
This book features:
Adapted versions of selected excerpts by Kalidasa, Li Bai, and Basho
Discussions and annotations on each poem
A critical look into the literary landscape of their time
The salient features of their work
An exploration of why their work is great and still resonates with us
Dive in and discover the timeless wisdom and beauty of these ancient poets.
Dr. Arun Maji's 30 JEWELS SERIES:
30 Jewels: Heal Through Rumi
30 Jewels: Poetic Genius Kalidasa Li Bai Basho
40 Jewels - Heal Through Poetry: Rumi, Tagore, Hafiz, And Kabir
30 Jewels: Heal Through Tagore
Dr. Arun Maji's Shakespearean Adaptations:
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream: Adaptation - Simple, Poetic, Elegant
Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet: For Teens And Adults
Shakespeare’s The Comedy Of Errors: A Tale Of Mistaken Identities For Children And Adults
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: Romantic Comedy For Children And Adults
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Adaptation - Simple, Poetic, Elegant
Shakespeare’s King Lear: Easy, Poetic, Elegant
Shakespeare’s The Tempest: Magically Romantic Comedy For Children And Adults
Shakepeare’s Antony And Cleopatra: For Students And Adults
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: Easy For Students And Adults
Shakespeare's Othello: Easy Play For Kids, Teens, And All
Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing: Romantic Comedy For Children And Adults
Romeo And Juliet Of The Ganges: An Immortal Love Story Based On Shakespeare
King Who Begged from His Daughters: Based on Shakespeare
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The influence of Kalidasa on Indian poetry The life and work of Li Bai Basho and the art of Haiku poetry Adapted excerpts from ancient poets Analysis and annotations of classical poetry The literary significance of Kalidasa Li Bai and Basho How ancient poets shaped modern culture Exploring the themes in Li Bai's poetry The romantic drama in Kalidasa's Shakuntala Basho's contribution to Japanese Haiku The legacy of ancient Eastern poets Critical analysis of Kalidasa's literary works Li Bai's nature poetry and its significance The role of poetry in historical cultural exchange Understanding the emotional depth in Basho's poems Celebrating the works of Kalidasa Li Bai and Basho The impact of classical poetry on contemporary literature Discovering the timeless wisdom in ancient poetry The evolution of poetic traditions across cultures A comprehensive anthology of Eastern literary geniuses
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About the author
Dr Arun Maji | Physician, Thinker and Storyteller
Dr Arun Maji, MBBS, FRACGP (Australia), is a lifestyle, exercise and performance physician and Founder of Sydney Doctor Clinic Kolkata.
A Kargil War veteran and former medical officer in the Indian Army, he later served as Senior Medical Advisor to the Australian Defence Force (South Australia & Northern Territory). He has nearly 25 years of clinical experience in Australia.
Dr Maji writes clinical books for doctors and health professionals, as well as accessible books for general readers. His work combines clinical science, practical decision-making and real-world experience, with particular interests in performance health, lifestyle medicine, mental wellbeing and interdisciplinary medicine.
