Prince of Ayodhya - Book One of the Ramayana

Author: Ashok K Banker
Publisher: Penguin
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 517
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0143033336

Description

The original Ramayana was written three thousand years ago. Now, with breathtaking imagination and brilliant storytelling, Ashok K Banker has recreated this epic tale for modern readers everywhere.

In this first book of the Ramayana, it is predicted Ayodhya, legendary capital of warriors and seers, will soon be a wasteland of ashes and blood. Only Rama, Prince of Ayodhya, can hope to prevent the onslaught of darkness. Is Rama’s courage enough in the final battle to halt the demons invasion and save Ayodhya?

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

A milestone. Banker brings a magnificent sense of predestination to his task.
-India Today

How well Banker tells his tale! His pace never flags, his attention to detail and character is enormously inventive.
-Indian Express

Spectacular in scope and vision.
-Enigma