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Maha-Bharata - The Epic of Ancient India - Condensed Into English Verse
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Dutt, Romesh Chunder, 1848-1909
Dutt, Romesh Chunder, 1848-1909
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First published January 1, 1899
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January 14, 2017
Timeless Epic
I was surprised to find myself hooked on a book written in verse! There is a musicality to the story telling which enhances the depiction of events.
The author's own narrative of how they approached this telling of a true epic is interesting and you appreciate the book even more.
Having been already familiar with the Mahabharata, I found reading this created a new passion for the heroes and events I grew up hearing about. It takes you back to an epic moment in time.
I thoroughly enjoyed this and I believe others will too.
I was surprised to find myself hooked on a book written in verse! There is a musicality to the story telling which enhances the depiction of events.
The author's own narrative of how they approached this telling of a true epic is interesting and you appreciate the book even more.
Having been already familiar with the Mahabharata, I found reading this created a new passion for the heroes and events I grew up hearing about. It takes you back to an epic moment in time.
I thoroughly enjoyed this and I believe others will too.
October 10, 2019
THE GREAT EPIC BY MAHARSHI VEDAVYASA_"MAHABHARATA"
Author Romesh Dutt has taken great tlme and endurance to give 'nyaya' to the greatest achievement of expression the true events happened with, Mahabharata. I really appreciate it and I hope you also enjoy this book. _BHARAT PURUSHOTTAM SARASWATI, AUTHOR OF ADI SHANKARACHARYA'S "BRAHMSUTRA SHANKARBHASHYAM", VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA.
Author Romesh Dutt has taken great tlme and endurance to give 'nyaya' to the greatest achievement of expression the true events happened with, Mahabharata. I really appreciate it and I hope you also enjoy this book. _BHARAT PURUSHOTTAM SARASWATI, AUTHOR OF ADI SHANKARACHARYA'S "BRAHMSUTRA SHANKARBHASHYAM", VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA.
June 17, 2020
It may be difficult to understand for those who do not know the story.
July 29, 2015
A bit dull, they merely fight and feast. It could be Asterix the Gaul. Quite disappointing because I was expecting something with insight and possibly even arcane knowledge. Now, my mistake was perhaps reading this edited version as the bits I would've preferred may have been left out. It is difficult to tell without reading the full poem but it's length did put me off and the translator's rationalisations for his choices and use of language, seem sensible.
September 12, 2011
Recommended: Read along with the concept art from 18 Days:
http://www.18-days.com/teaser.html
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