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Lädt ... Ramayana : King Rama's way (1976)von William Buck (Retold by)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. First piece of Hindu/Indian literature I've ever read, very interesting. William Buck has retold the story of the Ramayana, weaving in storylines from different versions of the epic. In the beginning, the origin of the demons (Rakshasas) and of the interaction between indulgent Gods and boon-seeking demons, and the worst of them Ravana who terrorizes Gods and men alike, is told. The story of King Dasaratha, and his four sons, the eldest Rama being the hero of the eponymous epic, follows. The main plot is that Rama, banished to the forest, retires there with wife and brother. Sita, his wife, is abducted by Ravana, and his ire aroused, Rama proceeds to wage war with the help of a monkey army, kills Ravana and retrieves his wife. The stories are illustrated with sketches of monkey warriors, kings, and men, which add allure to the text. (Ill: Shirley Triet). The narrative captures the flavor of the Indian epic very well, without making the story skeletal. The characters are well established, and some narrative conventions well preserved, as well as the magical nature of mythical beings are well conveyed. All in all, a unique and worthwhile rendering (if not translation) of the epic. Zeige 5 von 5 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Few works of literature have inspired so vast an audience, across so many radically different languages and cultures, as the Ramayana, written in Sanskrit over 2,000 years ago by a poet known to us as Valmiki. William Buck has retold the story of Prince Rama--with all its nobility of spirit, courtly intrigue, heroic renunciation, fierce battles, and triumph of good over evil--in a length and style that makes the great epic accessible without compromising the spirit and lyricism of the original. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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