Valmiki''s Uttara Kanda - The Book of Answers

The last and most intriguing book of the Ramayana, the Uttara is rendered here by Arshia Sattar in vivid, sensuous detail. Accompanied by her thoughtful essays that explore the moral complexity of this most enduring of epics, this translation crystallizes Sattar's deep and intimate knowledge of the Ramayana in a way that is utterly compelling.

About the author

Arshia Sattar works with myths, epics and the story traditions of the Indian sub-continent, most particularly with the Sanskrit text of Valmiki's Ramayana. She writes about and teaches classical Indian literatures at various institutions in India and abroad and has recently published books based on Hindu myths and epics for younger readers. Her previous acclaimed translations at Rowman & Littlefield include Valmiki's Uttara Kanda: The Book of Answers and Valmiki's Ramayana.

Summary

The last and most intriguing book of the Ramayana, the Uttara is rendered here by Arshia Sattar in vivid, sensuous detail. Accompanied by her thoughtful essays that explore the moral complexity of this most enduring of epics, this translation crystallizes Sattar’s deep and intimate knowledge of the Ramayana in a way that is utterly compelling.

Product details

• Authors: Vaalmaiki
• Assisted by: Arshia Sattar (Translation)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781538104194
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-0419-4
• No. of pages: 316
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / Hinduism / General, Hinduism, Hindu Sacred Texts, HISTORY / Asia / South / General, Hinduism: sacred texts and revered writings