The Epic of Ram by Tulsidas (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Epic of Ram by Tulsidas, Philip Lutgendorf In The Epic of Ram, Volume 6, Ram and his allies fight the army of Ravan in a climactic battle, culminating in the demon kings death. Ram and Sita reunite and board a flying palace to return home. This edition features the Avadhi text in the Devanagari script alongside a new free verse English translation of the beloved Ramayana story. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Epic of Ram presents a new translation of the Rmcaritmnas 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.In the sixth volume, Ram and his devoted allies fight the army of Ravan in a climactic battle that ends with the death of the demon king. Ram reunites with Sita, and-after her fidelity is confirmed by the burning of an illusory double-they board a flying palace to return to the city of Ayodhya, where Bharat has been waiting anxiously as his brother Rams fourteen-year exile nears its end.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. Author Biography Philip Lutgendorf is Professor Emeritus of Hindi and Modern Indian Studies at the University of Iowa. Review [A] cause for celebration—one of Indias most influential texts has been translated into contemporary English by a pivotal scholar who has devoted much of his career to the text, and its afterlives…Gives us a firm starting point for charting horizons and pathways into still-living traditions. -- Nikhil Govind * Scroll.in *Lutgendorf manages a simplicity, elegance and dignity, whereas attempts to rhyme or alliterate by other translators have often resulted in bathos…If this graceful and eminently readable translation can win more readers for this great scripture, which is also the greatest poem ever written in Hindi, it would have served to reaffirm Tulsis belief in the countless multiplicity of Ramayans. -- Harish Trivedi * IIC Quarterly * Review Quote Lutgendorf manages a simplicity, elegance and dignity, whereas attempts to rhyme or alliterate by other translators have often resulted in bathos...If this graceful and eminently readable translation can win more readers for this great scripture, which is also the greatest poem ever written in Hindi, it would have served to reaffirm Tulsis belief in the countless multiplicity of Ramayans. Details ISBN0674258215 Author Philip Lutgendorf Pages 384 Publisher Harvard University Press Language English Year 2022 Translator Philip Lutgendorf ISBN-10 0674258215 ISBN-13 9780674258211 Format Hardcover Imprint Harvard University Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass Country of Publication United States Translated from Hindi Publication Date 2022-02-08 UK Release Date 2022-02-08 NZ Release Date 2022-02-08 US Release Date 2022-02-08 Series Murty Classical Library of India DEWEY 891.492 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2022-02-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134269173;

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