arjuna and the hunter
Book Details
• Publisher: Murty Classical Library of India
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2016
• ISBN: 9780674495234
• Pages: 429
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
About the Book
Arjuna and the Hunter (Kiratarjuniya), translated and introduced by Indira Viswanathan Peterson, is a distinguished volume from the Murty Classical Library of India. This work presents Bharavi’s celebrated Sanskrit epic, which reimagines a powerful episode from the Mahabharata, focusing on Arjuna’s encounter with Lord Shiva in the form of a hunter.
The book offers a carefully translated and scholarly interpretation of the original classical text, preserving its poetic richness while making it accessible to modern readers. It highlights themes of devotion, heroism, discipline, and divine testing, reflecting the philosophical and literary depth of ancient Indian epic tradition.
This volume is an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers interested in Indian classical literature, Sanskrit epics, mythology, and literary translation. It is a valuable addition to academic libraries and personal collections focused on Indian heritage and classical studies.
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arjuna and the hunter
arjuna and the hunter
Book Details
• Publisher: Murty Classical Library of India
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2016
• ISBN: 9780674495234
• Pages: 429
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
About the Book
Arjuna and the Hunter (Kiratarjuniya), translated and introduced by Indira Viswanathan Peterson, is a distinguished volume from the Murty Classical Library of India. This work presents Bharavi’s celebrated Sanskrit epic, which reimagines a powerful episode from the Mahabharata, focusing on Arjuna’s encounter with Lord Shiva in the form of a hunter.
The book offers a carefully translated and scholarly interpretation of the original classical text, preserving its poetic richness while making it accessible to modern readers. It highlights themes of devotion, heroism, discipline, and divine testing, reflecting the philosophical and literary depth of ancient Indian epic tradition.
This volume is an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers interested in Indian classical literature, Sanskrit epics, mythology, and literary translation. It is a valuable addition to academic libraries and personal collections focused on Indian heritage and classical studies.
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Book Details
• Publisher: Murty Classical Library of India
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2016
• ISBN: 9780674495234
• Pages: 429
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition
About the Book
Arjuna and the Hunter (Kiratarjuniya), translated and introduced by Indira Viswanathan Peterson, is a distinguished volume from the Murty Classical Library of India. This work presents Bharavi’s celebrated Sanskrit epic, which reimagines a powerful episode from the Mahabharata, focusing on Arjuna’s encounter with Lord Shiva in the form of a hunter.
The book offers a carefully translated and scholarly interpretation of the original classical text, preserving its poetic richness while making it accessible to modern readers. It highlights themes of devotion, heroism, discipline, and divine testing, reflecting the philosophical and literary depth of ancient Indian epic tradition.
This volume is an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers interested in Indian classical literature, Sanskrit epics, mythology, and literary translation. It is a valuable addition to academic libraries and personal collections focused on Indian heritage and classical studies.
