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A companion volume, giving a critical introduction, a
full translation and explanatory notes for each of the plays
is under preparation and will be published as early as practi-
cable. I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to Dr. N. G.
Sardesai, the enthusiastic proprietor of the Oriental Book
Agency, for his readiness to undertake the publication of the
present volume. My student and friend, Mr. J. V. Vaidya, B.A.,
deserves my best thanks for the invaluable help he has
rendered in transcribing and copying the manuscript and
in reading the proof-sheets; and lastly, my thanks are
due to Mr. S. R. Sardesai, B.A., LL.B., the Manager of the
Samarth Bharat Press, for the very nice printing and get-
up of the work.
 
Prabhakara Niketana,
Deccan Gymkhana,
 
Poona.
 
C. R. DEVADHAR.