Description
This perceptive and accessible edition brings Tulsidass version [of the Ramayana], the most widely read across Northern India, to English-speaking audiences, giving readers a fresh glimpse into the tales impressive Weekly
Tulsidass Rāmcaritmānas, written in the sixteenth century in a literary dialect of classical Hindi, has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India. The revered masterpiece recounts the epic story of Rams exile and his journeys, and it is recited by millions of Hindus today.
The Sea of Separation presents some of the poems most renowned episodesRams battles with demons, the kidnapping of his wife Sita by Ravana, his alliance with a troop of marvelous monkeys, and, finally, the god Hanumans heroic journey to the island city of Lanka to find and comfort Sita.
This new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of the inspired poet and storyteller.
Author: Tulsidas
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 02/13/2024
Series: Murty Classical Library of India
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 8.06h x 5.34w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780674295667
Language: English
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