Description: Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik retells the Mahabharata with regional and folk tales, exploring the Kuru family dynamics and the epic war. The book offers fresh insights and beautiful illustrations, presenting the story in an engaging manner. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Mahabharata has the privilege of being the longest epic ever written in the world. Jaya by Devdutt Pattanaik is a fascinating retelling of the Mahabharata with beautiful illustrations. But what sets this book apart from the many other versions of the epic is the seamless way the author has woven tales that are well known with little known variants from regional and folk tales. Originally known as Jaya, The Mahabharata has more than 100,000 2-line stanzas. This enthralling retelling by Devdutt Pattanaik draws its readers into the fascinating tale of the Kuru family, the complications and fights that lead up to the famous 18-day Mahabharata War and its impact. He weaves together well-and-lesser-known folk as well as regional versions of the epic including the Pandavani of Chattisgarh, Gondhal of Maharashtra, Terukkuttu of Tamil Nadu and Yakshagana of Karnataka. The book is written in a 108 chapters and abundant with many little known facts like the names of the hundred Kauravas, the stories of Astika, Madhavi, Jaimini, Aravan and Barbareek and the deifying of Draupadi as a goddess in the temples of Tamil Nadu. The author has even tried to date the war with the astronomical data provided in the epic. Devdutt Pattanaiks Jaya is a book that shows the epic in a new light. Author Biography Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by education, a leadership consultant by profession and a mythologist by passion. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their relevance in modern times. His books with Penguin India include The Book of Ram, Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, The Pregnant King, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana and the Devlok series of stories for children. Devdutts unconventional approach and engaging style are evident in his lectures, books and articles. To know more Details ISBN014310425X Author Devdutt Pattanaik Short Title JAYA Language English ISBN-10 014310425X ISBN-13 9780143104254 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Residence Mumbai Year 2010 Place of Publication New Delhi Country of Publication India Imprint Penguin UK Release Date 2010-08-16 Publication Date 2010-08-16 Pages 372 Publisher Penguin Random House India Subtitle An Illustrated Retelling Of The Mahabharata Audience General DEWEY 294.5923 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136555714;
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Book Title: Jaya: an Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata
Item Height: 252mm
Item Width: 192mm
Author: Devdutt Pattanaik
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Religious History, Hinduism
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Publication Year: 2010
Genre: Fairy Tale
Number of Pages: 372 Pages
