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The Stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epics 1899

The Stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epics 1899

Oman, John Campbell

Hardcover

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432609238
ISBN13: 9781432609238
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2004
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epics 1899 by John Campbell Oman is a comprehensive collection of the two most celebrated ancient Indian epics - the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The book provides a detailed account of the stories, characters, and events that make up these two epics, which are considered to be the cornerstone of Indian mythology and culture.The Ramayana is a story about the life of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. The Mahabharata, on the other hand, is a much larger epic that tells the story of the Kuru dynasty, and the struggle for power between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, culminating in the great battle of Kurukshetra.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the two epics, including their historical and cultural significance, the different characters and their roles, and the various themes and motifs that run through the stories. The author provides a detailed analysis of the different episodes and events that make up the epics, and also includes a glossary of terms and a list of references for further reading.Overall, The Stories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: The Great Indian Epics 1899 is an essential read for anyone interested in Indian mythology and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the rich and complex world of these two ancient epics.With Notes, Appendices, and Illustrations.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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