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The Mahabharatha: A Child's View
Arni Samhita
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Description for The Mahabharatha: A Child's View
paperback. The great Indian epic, retold from the perspective of a twelve year old. Samhita's version is bold and unorthodox in its depiction of characters, and in the critical tone it adopts towards the epic's main theme: war. This best-selling book offers children and adults a fresh perspective on a timeless classic. Num Pages: 288 pages, Black & White. BIC Classification: YFW. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 280 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 846.
The Mahabharatha, a great Indian epic, is a compelling chronicle of ambition and destruction. Samhita Arni's re-telling - written when she was just twelve years old - is bold and unorthodox in its depiction of characters, and in the sharply critical tone it adopts towards the epic's main theme: war. Illustrated with charming and intricate line drawings, this book offers a fresh and accessible perspective on this timeless myth. Originally published in the UK as two separate volumes, the book is now available as single combined edition.
The Mahabharatha, a great Indian epic, is a compelling chronicle of ambition and destruction. Samhita Arni's re-telling - written when she was just twelve years old - is bold and unorthodox in its depiction of characters, and in the sharply critical tone it adopts towards the epic's main theme: war. Illustrated with charming and intricate line drawings, this book offers a fresh and accessible perspective on this timeless myth. Originally published in the UK as two separate volumes, the book is now available as single combined edition.
Product Details
Publisher
Tara Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
845g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Chennai, India
ISBN
9789380340012
SKU
V9789380340012
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Arni Samhita
Samhita was born in Chennai, India, but as the daughter of a diplomat grew up in India, Indonesia, Italy, Pakistan and Thailand. Interested in Hindu mythology from an early age, her illustrated version of The Mahabharatha was published by Tara Books in 1996, and went on to be translated into seven languages. Since then, she studied film and religion at ... Read more
Reviews for The Mahabharatha: A Child's View
"This is no ordinary book. It is a long and beautifully told tale that captures the excitement and strangeness of the ancient Indian epic of gods and humans - I would highly recommend it to all children, it is definitely a must read." - The Guardian Children's Website