# The Little Clay Cart \[Mṛcchakaṭika\]

By Sūdraka.

"The Little Clay Cart \[Mṛcchakaṭika\]" by Sūdraka is a ten-act Sanskrit drama possibly from the 5th century CE. Set in ancient Ujjayini, it tells the story of Cārudatta, a noble but impoverished Brahmin, who falls in love with Vasantasenā, a wealthy courtesan. Their romance faces danger when a vulgar courtier aggressively pursues Vasantasenā. The play blends love, comedy, and political intrigue while breaking tradition by focusing on fictional characters rather than mythology and featuring peasants speaking various dialects. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Translator: Arthur W. Ryder
- Subjects: Sanskrit drama -- Translations into English; Indic drama

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