9780674545663 - The Life of Harishchandra di Raghavanka (21 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: fine. 1st. The first translation into any language of this long narrative poem from the thirteenth century, whose theme is commitment to truth. English translation alongside the original Kannada script. Translated by Vanamala Viswanatha. Murty Classical Library of India. Bound in red cloth with spine and cover stamped in gilt.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. A thirteenth-century adaptation of one of ancient India's most enduring stories, a cornerstone of the Kannada literary canon, translated for the first time into English.The Life of Harishchandra, Raghavanka's thirteenth-century masterpiece, is the first poetic rendering of one of ancient India's most enduring legends. When his commitment to truth is tested by a powerful sage, King Harishchandra suffers utter deprivation-the loss of his wife and son, his citizens and power, and, dearest of all, his caste status-but refuses to yield. The tale has influenced poets and readers through the ages. Mahatma Gandhi traced his own commitment to truth to the impact of a Harishchandra play seen in childhood.A poet from northern Karnataka trained in the twin traditions of Sanskrit and Kannada, Raghavanka negotiates a unique space for himself in the Kannada literary canon through important thematic, formal, and stylistic innovations. The conflicts he addresses-of hierarchical social order, political power, caste, and gender-are as relevant to contemporary India as to his own times.Accompanied by the original text in the Kannada script, this spirited translation, the first into any language, brings an elegant and energetic narrative to a global readership.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Life of Harishchandra, Raghavanka's thirteenth-century masterpiece, is the first poetic rendering of one of ancient India's most enduring legends. When his commitment to truth is tested by a powerful sage, King Harishchandra suffers utter deprivation-the loss of his wife and son, his citizens and power, and, dearest of all, his caste status-but refuses to yield. The tale has influenced poets and readers through the ages. Mahatma Gandhi traced his own commitment to truth to the impact of a Harishchandra play seen in childhood.A poet from northern Karnataka trained in the twin traditions of Sanskrit and Kannada, Raghavanka negotiates a unique space for himself in the Kannada literary canon through important thematic, formal, and stylistic innovations. The conflicts he addresses-of hierarchical social order, political power, caste, and gender-are as relevant to contemporary India as to his own times.Accompanied by the original text in the Kannada script, this spirited translation, the first into any language, brings an elegant and energetic narrative to a global readership. In Raghavankas poetic masterpiece The Life of Harishchandra, a powerful sage tests King Harishchandras commitment to truth. He suffers utter deprivation but refuses to yield. This spirited translation, the first from Kannada into any language, brings one of ancient Indias most enduring legends to a global readership. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: HR. Dimension: 147 x 212 x 39. Weight in Grams: 802. . 2017. Bilingual. Hardcover. . . . .

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Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. xxxii, 640 pages ; 21 cm. English and Kannada. Summary:The Life of Harishchandra, Raghavanka's thirteenth-century masterpiece, is the first poetic rendering of one of ancient India's most enduring legends. When his commitment to truth is tested by a powerful sage, King Harishchandra suffers utter deprivation--the loss of his wife and son, his citizens and power, and, dearest of all, his caste status--but refuses to yield. The tale has influenced poets and readers through the ages. Mahatma Gandhi traced his own commitment to truth to the impact of a Harishchandra play seen in childhood. A poet from northern Karnataka trained in the twin traditions of Sanskrit and Kannada, Raghavanka negotiates a unique space for himself in the Kannada literary canon through important thematic, formal, and stylistic innovations.The conflicts he addresses--of hierarchical social order, political power, caste, and gender--are as relevant to contemporary India as to his own times. Accompanied by the original text in the Kannada script, this spirited translation, the first into any language, brings an elegant and energetic narrative to a global readership.-- Provided by publisher.

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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: HR. Dimension: 147 x 212 x 39. Weight in Grams: 802. . 2017. Bilingual. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. bilingual edition. 640 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.75 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Life of Harishchandra, Raghavanka's thirteenth-century masterpiece, is the first poetic rendering of one of ancient India's most enduring legends. When his commitment to truth is tested by a powerful sage, King Harishchandra suffers utter deprivation-the loss of his wife and son, his citizens and power, and, dearest of all, his caste status-but refuses to yield. The tale has influenced poets and readers through the ages. Mahatma Gandhi traced his own commitment to truth to the impact of a Harishchandra play seen in childhood.A poet from northern Karnataka trained in the twin traditions of Sanskrit and Kannada, Raghavanka negotiates a unique space for himself in the Kannada literary canon through important thematic, formal, and stylistic innovations. The conflicts he addresses-of hierarchical social order, political power, caste, and gender-are as relevant to contemporary India as to his own times.Accompanied by the original text in the Kannada script, this spirited translation, the first into any language, brings an elegant and energetic narrative to a global readership. In Raghavankas poetic masterpiece The Life of Harishchandra, a powerful sage tests King Harishchandras commitment to truth. He suffers utter deprivation but refuses to yield. This spirited translation, the first from Kannada into any language, brings one of ancient Indias most enduring legends to a global readership. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardback. Condizione: New. A thirteenth-century adaptation of one of ancient India's most enduring stories, a cornerstone of the Kannada literary canon, translated for the first time into English.The Life of Harishchandra, Raghavanka's thirteenth-century masterpiece, is the first poetic rendering of one of ancient India's most enduring legends. When his commitment to truth is tested by a powerful sage, King Harishchandra suffers utter deprivation-the loss of his wife and son, his citizens and power, and, dearest of all, his caste status-but refuses to yield. The tale has influenced poets and readers through the ages. Mahatma Gandhi traced his own commitment to truth to the impact of a Harishchandra play seen in childhood.A poet from northern Karnataka trained in the twin traditions of Sanskrit and Kannada, Raghavanka negotiates a unique space for himself in the Kannada literary canon through important thematic, formal, and stylistic innovations. The conflicts he addresses-of hierarchical social order, political power, caste, and gender-are as relevant to contemporary India as to his own times.Accompanied by the original text in the Kannada script, this spirited translation, the first into any language, brings an elegant and energetic narrative to a global readership.