The Ramayana : a shortened modern prose version of the Indian epic (suggested by the Tamil version of Kamban) / R.K. Narayan ; introduction by Pankaj Mishra
- Author:
- Narayan, R. K., 1906-2001
- Published:
- New York : Penguin Books, 2006.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xviii, 157 pages).
- Additional Creators:
- Kampar, active 9th century
- Access Online:
- ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu
- Series:
- Penguin classics
- Contents:
- Introduction / by Pankaj Mishra -- Books by R.K. Narayan -- Introduction / by R.K. Narayan -- List of characters -- The Ramayana -- Prologue -- Rama's initiation -- The wedding -- Two promises revived -- Encounters in exile -- The grand tormentor -- Vali -- When the rains cease -- Memento from Rama -- Ravana in council -- Across the ocean -- The siege of Lanka -- Rama and Ravana in battle -- Interlude -- The coronation -- Epilogue -- Glossary.
- Summary:
- A retelling of the Tamil epic poem which records Prince Rama's search for his abducted sweetheart, Sita.
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- ISBN:
- 9781429582285 (electronic bk.)
1429582286 (electronic bk.)
9781440623271 (electronic bk.)
1440623279 (electronic bk.)
9781429582315 (electronic bk.)
1429582316 (electronic bk.)
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