This Penguin classic edition of Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic by R. K. Narayan is a great ancient tale for adventurous readers. This text, written in 1972, is based on Tamil versions and places this ancient epic (dating back to 1500 BC) in prose that is easier to digest. This epic centers on the character of Rama and his bride, Sita, and is a popular story in Indian culture, with many Bollywood reenactments of this tale. The book’s content is more suitable for high school audiences, providing a challenging read of conniving conspiracies, love, betrayal, murder, ritualistic sacrifices, helpful monkey kings, and tricky demons. The storyteller does a remarkable job at painting the scene and captivating the reader, drawing them into this well-known Indian story. An introduction and epilogue from the author are provided along with a glossary and list of characters. 159 pages, softcover. ~ Rebecca
Ramayana by R. K. Narayan (Penguin Classics)
SKU
022291
ISBN
9780143039679
Grade 5-8
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- Retelling of an ancient Indian epic for today’s reader!
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Publisher's Description of Ramayana by R. K. Narayan (Penguin Classics)
The greatest Indian epic, one of the world’s supreme masterpieces of storytelling
A Penguin Classic
A sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe of deities and demons,
The Ramayana
is familiar to virtually every Indian. Although the Sanskrit original was composed by Valmiki around the fourth century BC, poets have produced countless versions in different languages. Here, drawing on the work of an eleventh-century poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to re-create the excitement he found in the original. A luminous saga made accessible to new generations of readers,
The Ramayana
can be enjoyed for its spiritual wisdom, or as a thrilling tale of ancient conflict.
A Penguin Classic
A sweeping tale of abduction, battle, and courtship played out in a universe of deities and demons,
The Ramayana
is familiar to virtually every Indian. Although the Sanskrit original was composed by Valmiki around the fourth century BC, poets have produced countless versions in different languages. Here, drawing on the work of an eleventh-century poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to re-create the excitement he found in the original. A luminous saga made accessible to new generations of readers,
The Ramayana
can be enjoyed for its spiritual wisdom, or as a thrilling tale of ancient conflict.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| Brand: | Penguin Classics |
| ISBN: | 9780143039679 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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