The Kathá Sarit Ságara; or, Ocean of the Streams of Story : All 18 books by Somadeva Bhatta (Author), C. H. Tawney (Translator)

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The Kathāsaritsāgara, also known as the “Ocean of the Streams of Stories” in Devanagari (कथासरित्सागर), is a renowned collection of Indian legends, histories, and folk tales retold in Sanskrit by the Shaivite scholar Somadeva in the 11th century. The Kathāsaritsāgara is known for its intricate narrative structure, featuring multiple layers of stories within stories.