The authoritative new translation of the epic Ramayana, as retold
by the sixteenth-century poet Tulsidas and cherished by millions to
this day. The Epic of Ram presents a new translation of the
Rāmcaritmānas of Tulsidas (1543–1623). Written in Avadhi, a
literary dialect of classical Hindi, the poem has become the most
beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern
India. A devotional work revered and recited by millions of Hindus
today, it is also a magisterial compendium of philosophy and lore,
and a literary masterpiece. The seventh volume completes
Tulsidas’s grand epic. Ram reunites with his family in Ayodhya
and assumes the throne, beginning his long, utopian reign. He also
delivers ethical and spiritual teachings to his brothers and
subjects. Then, a fascinating narrator—an immortal sage embodied
in a lowly crow—reflects on Ram’s life story while recounting
how he acquired wisdom, despite setbacks, on his own mystical and
devotional quest across aeons. This new translation into free verse
conveys the passion and momentum of the inspired poet and
storyteller. It is accompanied by the most widely accepted edition
of the Avadhi text, presented in the Devanagari script.
General
Imprint: |
Harvard University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Murty Classical Library of India |
Release date: |
February 2023 |
Authors: |
Tulsidas
|
Translators: |
Philip Lutgendorf
|
Dimensions: |
203 x 133mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-674-27124-1 |
Subtitles: |
Hindi
|
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-674-27124-6 |
Barcode: |
9780674271241 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!