The Little Clay Cart is a Hindu drama that was originally attributed to King Shudraka. This book, published in 1905, is a translation of the play by Arthur William Ryder. The story follows the adventures of a poor but virtuous Brahman named Charudatta and a courtesan named Vasantasena. Charudatta is falsely accused of a crime and faces execution, while Vasantasena is pursued by a wealthy merchant. The two eventually cross paths and fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the machinations of the merchant and other characters. The play explores themes of love, justice, and social class in ancient India. Ryder's translation includes notes and commentary to help readers understand the cultural and historical context of the play.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.