The Rama Story: Origins & Growth
Book Details
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Author: Camille Bulcke
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 991
- Release Date: 01 December 2022
- ISBN: 9789355481108
- Brand: Sahitya Akademi
- Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 5.9 inches
About the Book
The Rama Story: Origins and Growth is a monumental scholarly work by Camille Bulcke that traces the evolution and expansion of the Ramayana tradition across India and Asia. Originally written in Hindi as Ramkatha: Utpatti Aur Vikas, this influential study examines the origins of the Rama narrative in Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Sanskrit, regional Indian, and Southeast Asian literary traditions. The book explores how the story of Lord Rama transformed over centuries through various languages, cultures, and interpretations.
This extensive volume provides deep historical, literary, and cultural analysis of the Ramayana tradition and is considered one of the most authoritative academic studies on the subject. It is especially valuable for researchers, students of Indian literature, mythology enthusiasts, and readers interested in comparative epic traditions.
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Book Details
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Author: Camille Bulcke
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 991
- Release Date: 01 December 2022
- ISBN: 9789355481108
- Brand: Sahitya Akademi
- Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 5.9 inches
About the Book
The Rama Story: Origins and Growth is a monumental scholarly work by Camille Bulcke that traces the evolution and expansion of the Ramayana tradition across India and Asia. Originally written in Hindi as Ramkatha: Utpatti Aur Vikas, this influential study examines the origins of the Rama narrative in Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Sanskrit, regional Indian, and Southeast Asian literary traditions. The book explores how the story of Lord Rama transformed over centuries through various languages, cultures, and interpretations.
This extensive volume provides deep historical, literary, and cultural analysis of the Ramayana tradition and is considered one of the most authoritative academic studies on the subject. It is especially valuable for researchers, students of Indian literature, mythology enthusiasts, and readers interested in comparative epic traditions.
