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Maha-Vira-Charita: The Adventures of the Great Hero Rama. An Indian Drama in Seven Acts Hardcover

2024réf. BIBHB0113224192024. Hardcover. New. About The Book: In ""Mahaviracharita"" the author explores the timeless story of Rama deeply rooted in Hindu literature. Drawing parallels with early mythologies the narrative symbolizes the cosmic struggle between celestial forces�Rama Sita and Ravana. The saga evolves from natural phenomena to a spiritualized allegory of good versus evil rooted in ancient myth and agriculture. Bhavabhuti's play opens with a sutradhara's prayer setting the stage for an exploration of the Ramayana. The acts unfold with Rama's encounters conflicts and triumphs deviating at times from the traditional plot. The play showcases diverse poetic meters emphasizing heroism and expressing varied emotions including anger and disgust. About The Author: Bhavabhti an 8th-century Indian scholar and poet known as the ""Poet of Karun Rasa"" authored plays and poetry in Sanskrit. Born in Padmapura Vidarbha he was a Deshastha Brahmin. His plays equal to Kalidasa's include ""Malatimadhava"" set in Padmavati where Malati and Madhava's love story unfolds amid political plots. Bhavabhuti possibly the court poet of King Yashovarman of Kannauj drew inspiration from Kautilya's Arthashastra in his works emphasizing his debt to classical Indian political thought. John Pickford was an accomplished scholar held the titles of M.A. Late Scholar of Brasenose College and Boden Scholar at the University of Oxford. Additionally he served as a distinguished Professor of Sanskrit in Madras showcasing his academic excellence and expertise in the field. The Title 'Maha-Vira-Charita: The Adventures of the Great Hero Rama. An Indian Drama in Seven Acts written/authored/edited by Translated into English prose from the sanskrit of Bhavabhuti John Pickford' published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121259729 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 196 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion Hinduism. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover

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