Many Ramayanas The Diversity of a Narrative Tradition in South Asia

Name: Many Ramayanas The Diversity of a Narrative Tradition in South Asia
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ISBN: 9780520075894

ISBN-10: 0520075897

ISBN-13: 9780520075894

Edition: 1991

Authors: Paula Richman

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Throughout Indian history, many authors and performers have produced, and many patrons have supported, diverse tellings of the story of the exiled prince Rama, who rescues his abducted wife by battling the demon king who has imprisoned her. The contributors to this volume focus on these "many"Ramayanas. While most scholars continue to rely on Valmiki's SanskritRamayanaas the authoritative version of the tale, the contributors to this volume do not. Their essays demonstrate the multivocal nature of theRamayanaby highlighting its variations according to historical period, political context, regional literary tradition, religious affiliation, intended audience, and genre. Socially marginal…

Book details

List price: $31.95
Copyright year: 1991
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 8/29/1991
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English