Dwapar Katha
The Stories of the Mahabharata
$50.44
- Paperback
608 pages
- Release Date
19 December 2023
Summary
The Mahabharata, one of India’s most cherished epics, has fascinated generations. The age-old saga of warring cousins—the valiant Pandavas and the formidable Kauravas—has left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Yet, beneath the stories of valour and villainy lie complex human emotions that challenge our ideas about ‘good’ and ‘evil’. Can the virtuous always conquer the malevolent? Are the Kauravas truly the embodiment of darkness, while the Pandavas exude righteousness? Does Dha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789356995697 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 9356995699 |
| Author: | Sudipta Bhawmik |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers India |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 608 |
| Release Date: | 19 December 2023 |
| Weight: | 500g |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
‘Sudipta Bhawmik breathes life into every character of the epic Mahabharata with deep insights into their mind. A must read.’ Anand Neelakantan, bestselling author
‘Sudipta Bhawmik is a master storyteller. Over the years, this account from Dvapara Yuga has been retold numerous times, as it deserves to be, in non-English languages too. (Like the author, I too grew up with Rajsekhar Basu’s Bengali retelling.) For a new generation, it deserves to be retold again, from the beginning to the final journey. Based on the widely acclaimed podcast, the style of narration is engrossing. Few have the patience and perseverance to read the unabridged Mahabharata, which runs into some 2.5 million words. Any abridged retelling focuses on characters and incidents, leaving aside rich sections on geography and governance. With that lens, this is one of the best renditions in recent times.’ Bibek Debroy, author and chairman, PM’s Economic Council
‘A grand story told without grandiosity. Epic Indian storytelling meets Aristotelian sequencing of events.’ Mahesh Dattani, playwright and writer, Sahitya Akademi Award winner
Sudipta Bhawmik
Sudipta Bhawmik is an award-winning playwright who has written nearly forty plays in both Bengali and English languages. He has also authored four books. His plays have been produced and staged across the US, the UK, India, and Bangladesh, and they have been translated into Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil. Sudipta holds a Ph.D., a Master’s degree, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. He currently resides in New Jersey, USA.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.