Description
Discover 'Devadatta's Poems,' a compelling collection that intricately weaves the narrative of Siddhattha Gotama's cousin, Devadatta. This lyrical masterpiece, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2014, serves as a rich counterpart to Beveridge's earlier work, 'Wolf Notes.' Through exquisite language and profound emotional depth, these poems articulate the ambition, jealousy, and tumultuous feelings of Devadatta as he navigates through love and rivalry. Readers will experience the stark contrast between Devadatta's complex motivations and Siddhattha's serene purity, drawing them into a world filled with spiritual tension and intricate detail. Each poem not only portrays the external conflicts but also engages with Devadatta's internal struggles, making it a transformative reading journey. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and those intrigued by Buddhist philosophy, this book invites you to explore themes of desire, ambition, and the darker sides of the human experience through artful verse. The high-quality condition of this brand new book ensures a delightful addition to any literary collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146526
Year: 2014
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Devadatta's Poems complements the sequence 'Between the Palace and the Bodhi Tree', published in Beveridge's earlier collection Wolf Notes, which followed the travels of Siddhattha Gotama before he became the Buddha, and portrayed the world from his disciplined and ascetic point of view. These new poems are written from the viewpoint of Devadatta, Siddhattha's jealous and ambitious cousin, who attempted to murder him three times. They are marked by an extraordinary richness of language and detail, and a dedication to sensation, which is in contrast to Siddhattha's purity, and caused at least in part by Devadatta's desire for Yasodhara, his cousin's wife.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146526
Year: 2014
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Devadatta's Poems complements the sequence 'Between the Palace and the Bodhi Tree', published in Beveridge's earlier collection Wolf Notes, which followed the travels of Siddhattha Gotama before he became the Buddha, and portrayed the world from his disciplined and ascetic point of view. These new poems are written from the viewpoint of Devadatta, Siddhattha's jealous and ambitious cousin, who attempted to murder him three times. They are marked by an extraordinary richness of language and detail, and a dedication to sensation, which is in contrast to Siddhattha's purity, and caused at least in part by Devadatta's desire for Yasodhara, his cousin's wife.