Status
Available
Call number
Collection
Publication
London : New York : Dent ; Dutton, 1966 reprint of 1910 edition.
Description
Two great epics of the ancient Hindus offer a realistic image of Indian civilization and culture of India 3,000 years ago: the Ramayana, recounting the adventures of a banished prince, and the Mahabharata, based on the legends surrounding a war. Condensed version features selections linked with short notes.
User reviews
LibraryThing member JVioland
The Indian version of The Iliad. Very entertaining. One gets the impression of just how old Indian culture truly is.
Subjects
Language
Original language
Sanskrit
Original publication date
1910
Physical description
xii, 335 p.; 19 cm
Local notes
First published in 1910, this copy was reprinted in 1966.
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