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Embark on an epic journey through ancient India with 'The R?m?ya?a of V?lm?ki: An Epic of Ancient India, Volume III'. This meticulously translated volume is the third installment in a monumental seven-volume series, providing readers with an accessible English rendition of India's most revered epic. Focusing on the compelling narrative of heroism, duty, and the divine, this edition continues the adventures of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana during their exile. The centerpiece of this volume is the harrowing abduction of Sita by the mighty demon king Ravana, a tale that resonates with themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of dharma. This translation not only narrates the dramatic events but also includes a comprehensive commentary that unpacks the philological, aesthetic, and cultural intricacies of the original text. With extensive annotations and a historical introduction, this volume provides deep insights and ideological explorations, making it an essential addition to any literary collection. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in epic literature, this trade paperback edition from Princeton University Press (2016) offers a profound understanding of a timeless classic. 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: 9780691173856. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2016. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
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: 9780691173856
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This is the third volume of a planned seven-volume translation of India's most beloved and influential epic tale--the Ramayana of Valmiki. This third volume carries forward the narrative by following the exiled hero Rama, his wife, and his brother on their wanderings. The book contains the narrative center of the epic, the abduction of Sita by the demon king Ravana. It provides a profound meditation on the paradox of the hero as both human and divine. The present translation seeks to provide a readable and trustworthy English version of the poem. It is accompanied by a full commentary elucidating the philological, aesthetic, and cultural problems of the text. Extensive use is made in the annotations of the numerous commentaries on the Ramayana. The substantial introduction to this volume aims to supply a historical context for an appreciation of the poem and a critical reading exploring the ideological components of the work. The volumes of this work will present the entire Ramayana, translated for the first time on the basis of the critical edition (Oriental Institute, Baroda).
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: 9780691173856
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This is the third volume of a planned seven-volume translation of India's most beloved and influential epic tale--the Ramayana of Valmiki. This third volume carries forward the narrative by following the exiled hero Rama, his wife, and his brother on their wanderings. The book contains the narrative center of the epic, the abduction of Sita by the demon king Ravana. It provides a profound meditation on the paradox of the hero as both human and divine. The present translation seeks to provide a readable and trustworthy English version of the poem. It is accompanied by a full commentary elucidating the philological, aesthetic, and cultural problems of the text. Extensive use is made in the annotations of the numerous commentaries on the Ramayana. The substantial introduction to this volume aims to supply a historical context for an appreciation of the poem and a critical reading exploring the ideological components of the work. The volumes of this work will present the entire Ramayana, translated for the first time on the basis of the critical edition (Oriental Institute, Baroda).