Myths and Legends of India
Selected, retold, and introduced by William Radice, 2001, Folio Society, 784 pages with glossary and color plates, hardcover.
Very good condition, pages clean and bright, binding tight, cover shows shelf wear.
The first section begins with the creation myth of Prajapati, while the Mahabharata section starts with Sakuntala's story, going up to the founding of Dvaraka by Krishna. True to India's diversity, the third section is comprised of legends and folk tales from Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Christian and tribal sources. This book is a treasure to delight in and cherish.
Selected, retold, and introduced by William Radice, 2001, Folio Society, 784 pages with glossary and color plates, hardcover.
Very good condition, pages clean and bright, binding tight, cover shows shelf wear.
The first section begins with the creation myth of Prajapati, while the Mahabharata section starts with Sakuntala's story, going up to the founding of Dvaraka by Krishna. True to India's diversity, the third section is comprised of legends and folk tales from Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Christian and tribal sources. This book is a treasure to delight in and cherish.
Selected, retold, and introduced by William Radice, 2001, Folio Society, 784 pages with glossary and color plates, hardcover.
Very good condition, pages clean and bright, binding tight, cover shows shelf wear.
The first section begins with the creation myth of Prajapati, while the Mahabharata section starts with Sakuntala's story, going up to the founding of Dvaraka by Krishna. True to India's diversity, the third section is comprised of legends and folk tales from Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Christian and tribal sources. This book is a treasure to delight in and cherish.