The Ramayana - Penguin Popular

Author: Valmiki
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Arshia Sattar
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 696
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9780143418054

Description

On its 25th birthday, Penguin Book India brings together 25th of its best-loved titles as popular penguins.

The great Indian epic in what many consider its definitive translation—Arshia Sattar’s work captures the essence of the original Sanskrit text, while making the epic accessible to the modern reader.

COMMENTS:

‘This translation by Arshia Sattar makes the monumental work available to a new audience.’
--- The Hindu

Contents

Translator’s Note
Introduction

1. Childhood
2. Ayodhya
3. Wilderness
4. Kiskindha
5. Beauty
6. War
7. Epilogue

Glossary
Notes