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Mahabharata

Mahabharata

Paperback (01 Dec 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Mahabharata is one of the greatest epics of ancient India. There is much more to the epic than the rivalry between the Kouravas and the Pandavas. It has many sub-plots that all eventually merge into the main theme of the epic. This book is a part of the 10-vThis volume of the complete series focuses on the aftermath of Mahabharata, the epic war. Ashvatthama, the son of guru Drona kills all the Pandavas apart from the five Pandava brothers. Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers is crowned and the funeral ceremonies of the dead are performed. The Mahabharata manages to accommodate every conceivable human emotion. This version of the epic is very intelligible, subtle and easy to understand.olume complete translation of the epic.

About the Publisher

Penguin Books

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN: 9780143100201
Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 600
Weight: 664g
Height: 219mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 50mm