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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.
 
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Prabhakara Niketana,

Deccan Gymkhana,
 
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Poona.
 
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C. R. DEVADHAR.
 
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