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The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics),Used
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The greatest Indian epic, one of the world's supreme masterpieces of storytellingA Penguin ClassicA 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 eleventhcentury poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to recreate 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.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Ramayana? A: The Ramayana explores themes of duty, righteousness, and the struggle between good and evil, focusing on the heroic journey of Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.
- Q: Who is the author of this version of The Ramayana? A: This version of The Ramayana is authored by R. K. Narayan, who skillfully adapts the ancient text into a modern prose format.
- Q: How many pages does The Ramayana have? A: The book contains a total of 157 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Ramayana is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this edition of The Ramayana suitable for new readers? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be accessible for new generations of readers, providing a modern prose interpretation of the classic text.
- Q: When was The Ramayana published? A: This edition of The Ramayana was published on August 29, 2006.
- Q: What makes this version of The Ramayana unique? A: This version is unique due to its adaptation by R. K. Narayan, who draws on the work of an eleventh-century poet while infusing his narrative style, making the epic engaging for contemporary audiences.
- Q: Is The Ramayana part of a series? A: Yes, The Ramayana is part of the Penguin Classics series, which includes a wide range of classic literature.
- Q: What are some notable features of the book? A: Notable features include a black book cover and illustrations of the main character, Rama.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for academic purposes as it includes authoritative text and is enhanced by scholarly introductions and notes.