The Ramayana

A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Hinduism, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book The Ramayana by Ramesh Menon, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ramesh Menon ISBN: 9781466826250
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication: May 26, 2004
Imprint: North Point Press Language: English
Author: Ramesh Menon
ISBN: 9781466826250
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication: May 26, 2004
Imprint: North Point Press
Language: English

The great Indian epic rendered in modern prose

India's most beloved and enduring legend, the Ramayana is widely acknowledged to be one of the world's great literary masterpieces. Still an integral part of India's cultural and religious expression, the Ramayana was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 b.c. The epic of Prince Rama's betrayal, exile, and struggle to rescue his faithful wife, Sita, from the clutches of a demon and to reclaim his throne has profoundly affected the literature, art, and culture of South and Southeast Asia—an influence most likely unparalleled in the history of world literature, except, possibly, for the Bible. Throughout the centuries, countless versions of the epic have been produced in numerous formats and languages. But previous English versions have been either too short to capture the magnitude of the original; too secular in presenting what is, in effect, scripture; or dry, line-by-line translations. Now novelist Ramesh Menon has rendered the tale in lyrical prose that conveys all the beauty and excitement of the original, while making this spiritual and literary classic accessible to a new generation of readers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The great Indian epic rendered in modern prose

India's most beloved and enduring legend, the Ramayana is widely acknowledged to be one of the world's great literary masterpieces. Still an integral part of India's cultural and religious expression, the Ramayana was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 b.c. The epic of Prince Rama's betrayal, exile, and struggle to rescue his faithful wife, Sita, from the clutches of a demon and to reclaim his throne has profoundly affected the literature, art, and culture of South and Southeast Asia—an influence most likely unparalleled in the history of world literature, except, possibly, for the Bible. Throughout the centuries, countless versions of the epic have been produced in numerous formats and languages. But previous English versions have been either too short to capture the magnitude of the original; too secular in presenting what is, in effect, scripture; or dry, line-by-line translations. Now novelist Ramesh Menon has rendered the tale in lyrical prose that conveys all the beauty and excitement of the original, while making this spiritual and literary classic accessible to a new generation of readers.

More books from Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Cover of the book The Sporting Club by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book The Curse by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book The Orchard of Lost Souls by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book The Good Conscience by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Being Dead by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Flesh and Blood by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Walkable City by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book The Day She Disappeared by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book The Silence of Animals by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book The Topeka School by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Thank You for Your Service by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Aesop's Mirror by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book An Uncommon Reader by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Mystics and Zen Masters by Ramesh Menon
Cover of the book Autumn Princess, Dragon Child by Ramesh Menon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy