The Five Brothers: The Story of the Mahabharata 1948
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ISBN10: 141798208X
ISBN13: 9781417982080
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2004
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417982080
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2004
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Five Brothers: The Story of the Mahabharata is a book written by Elizabeth Seeger in 1948. It is a retelling of the epic Indian mythological tale of the Mahabharata, which tells the story of a war between two branches of a royal family. The book focuses on the five brothers, the Pandavas, who are the main protagonists of the story. It chronicles their journey from their childhood to their adulthood, their struggles, and their eventual victory in the war. The book also explores the themes of morality, duty, and destiny, which are central to the Mahabharata. Seeger's retelling is aimed at a younger audience and is written in a simple and accessible style. It is a great introduction to the Mahabharata for those who are unfamiliar with the story and serves as a reminder of the timeless lessons that this ancient epic holds.Adapted From the translation pf Kisari Mohan Ganguli. Out of India comes a World Classic, an Epic Story as Familiar to the East as the Legends of King Arthur are to the West.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.
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