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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary mythic work that invites readers into the heart of ancient Indian storytelling. Drawing from the Rigveda, the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, and the life of Buddha, it reimagines the minds and gods that populate these traditions to explore the primordial question at the core of human existence. The ideal reader is someone who loves myth, philosophy, and poetry, seeking a thought-provoking, immersive reading experience. The tone is contemplative, luminous, and intellectually daring, inviting careful attention and personal reflection.
The content unfolds as story-led explorations rather than a conventional narrative. Richly imagined prose blends mythic retellings with philosophical reflection, creating a reading journey that feels both cinematic and meditative. Readers move through interwoven arcs and reverberant ideas across space and time, encouraged to pause, question, and interpret. This approach makes the material accessible to curious readers while offering depth for longer engagement and repeated rereading.
After finishing, readers gain a richer understanding of enduring questions, a broadened perspective on myth and culture, and a renewed sense of curiosity about how ancient stories illuminate modern life. This work leaves a lasting impression of wonder, inviting ongoing exploration of belief, narrative, and human experience.
Product Details
Author
Roberto Calasso
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
464
Language
English
SKU
9780241399224
ISBN
9780241399224
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.2x2.5x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 599
โน 570
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