He Spoke Of Love: Selected Poems From The Satsai
The seven hundred poems of the Hindi poet Biharilalās Satsai weave amorous narratives of the god Krishna and the goddess Radha with archetypal hero and heroine motifs that bridge divine and worldly love. He Spoke of Love brims with romantic rivalries, clandestine trysts, and the bittersweet sorrow of separated lovers. This new translation presents four hundred couplets from the enduring seventeenth-century classic, showcasing the poetās ingenuity and virtuosity.