Book Details

• Publisher: SAHITYA AKADEMI

• Author: R.N. Dandekar

• Language: English

• Pages: 306

• Cover: PAPERBACK

• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm

• Weight: 510 gm

• Edition: 2017

• ISBN: 9788126028726

About the Book
This volume compiles the papers presented at the International Seminar on the Mahabharata, organized by Sahitya Akademi in New Delhi from February 17-20, 1987. The seminar covered various themes related to the epic, including its structure, socio-cultural context, impact on later writers, and its relevance in modern times. The discussion also included the Mahabharata's influence in Indian and global arts, literature, and performance traditions.

The book is divided into a series of papers exploring the Mahabharata from different academic and artistic perspectives. Some of the major themes discussed include:

• The structure of the Mahabharata as an organic and evolving epic.

• The Mahabharata as an epic of being and becoming, capturing the totality of life.

• Its socio-cultural milieu and the epic's universal appeal and human concerns.

• The Mahabharata's influence on art, culture, and later literary works, both in India and abroad.

• The impact of the Mahabharata on modern creative writers.

The contributions include insights into the epic’s deep human relevance, from exploring the Mahabharata as a portrayal of socio-cultural change, to examining its role in shaping literary traditions across various regions.