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Discover the rich tapestry of ancient India with 'The R?m?ya?a of V?lm?ki: An Epic of Ancient India, Volume II'. This essential volume delves into India's most revered epic, providing insights into cultural, social, and political values from centuries past. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts alike, this trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press, offers a readable and intellectually stimulating translation of V?lm?ki's masterpiece. Volume II focuses on the Ayodhyak???a, which presents profound human experiences that resonate through time, making it a must-read for those interested in classical literature and ancient Indian culture.
This edition includes comprehensive commentary that addresses philological, aesthetic, and cultural dimensions of the text. Each annotation draws from the vast range of medieval commentaries, offering readers an enriched understanding of this pivotal work. The substantial introduction provides valuable historical context, exploring both literary and ideological components of the R?m?ya?a.
With an ISBN of 9780691173818 and published in 2016, this brand new format is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the depth of Indian epics. Take a step into the world of V?lm?ki and unravel the intricacies of the R?m?ya?a today!
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: 9780691173818
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This is the second volume of a translation of India's most beloved and influential epic saga, the monumental R?m?ya?a of V?lm?ki. Of the seven sections of this great Sanskrit masterpiece, the Ayodhyak???a is the most human, and it remains one of the best introductions to the social and political values of traditional India. This readable translation is accompanied by commentary that elucidates the various problems of the text--philological, aesthetic, and cultural. The annotations make extensive use of the numerous commentaries on the R?m?ya?a composed in medieval India. The substantial introduction supplies a historical context for the poem and a critical reading that explores its literary and ideological components.
This edition includes comprehensive commentary that addresses philological, aesthetic, and cultural dimensions of the text. Each annotation draws from the vast range of medieval commentaries, offering readers an enriched understanding of this pivotal work. The substantial introduction provides valuable historical context, exploring both literary and ideological components of the R?m?ya?a.
With an ISBN of 9780691173818 and published in 2016, this brand new format is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the depth of Indian epics. Take a step into the world of V?lm?ki and unravel the intricacies of the R?m?ya?a today!
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: 9780691173818
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This is the second volume of a translation of India's most beloved and influential epic saga, the monumental R?m?ya?a of V?lm?ki. Of the seven sections of this great Sanskrit masterpiece, the Ayodhyak???a is the most human, and it remains one of the best introductions to the social and political values of traditional India. This readable translation is accompanied by commentary that elucidates the various problems of the text--philological, aesthetic, and cultural. The annotations make extensive use of the numerous commentaries on the R?m?ya?a composed in medieval India. The substantial introduction supplies a historical context for the poem and a critical reading that explores its literary and ideological components.