Ramayana

by C. Rajagopalachari

Other authors: Valmiki

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Ramayana : King Rama's way by William Buck (marq)
marq: Chakravarti Rajagopalachari's retelling of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana is beautiful and moving. It is interesting to compare William Buck's version to Rajagopalachari's. Buck's has the timeless gravity of an epic struggle. Rajagopalachari's is a story of love, friendship and devotion. They are both superb.… (more)

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Rajaji's retelling of this epic is simple, succinct and hugely enjoyable! (

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aravind_aar | Nov 21, 2021 |

awful. awkwardly translated english. full of condescending asides and comments. i know this book is considered a classic and generations of Indian kids have read it. but i don't think it's aged well.
the glossary is somewhat useful but is inadequate and incomplete.

i would recommend finding a better translation. (

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amareshjoshi | Oct 29, 2017 |

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari's retelling of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana is beautiful and moving. It is interesting to compare William Buck's version to Rajagopalachari's. Buck's has the timeless gravity of an epic struggle. Rajagopalachari's is a story of love, friendship and devotion. They are both superb. (

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marq | Feb 11, 2012 |

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