The Iliad Of The East: A Selection Of Legends Drawn From Valmiki's Sanskrit Poem The Ramayana

By Frederika Richardson

Book Overview

The Iliad of the East is a book that contains a selection of legends that are drawn from Valmiki's Sanskrit poem, The Ramayana. The book is written by Frederika Richardson and is a retelling of the epic story of Rama and Sita. The Ramayana is one of the most important and influential works of Indian literature and is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit poetry. The book contains a selection of stories that are chosen to give the reader a sense of the epic scope of the original poem. The stories are told in a clear and accessible style that is suitable for readers of all ages. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian literature and mythology, and is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162970278
• ISBN13: 9781162970271
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"