Description

The Great Epics of Ancient India is a book written by Romesh Chunder Dutt and published in 1900. The book is a collection of two of the most important and influential epic poems in Indian literature, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These epics are central to Hinduism and have been passed down through generations for thousands of years.The Ramayana tells the story of Lord Rama, a prince who is exiled from his kingdom and must rescue his wife from the demon king Ravana. The Mahabharata, on the other hand, is a much longer and more complex epic that tells the story of a great war between two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas.Dutt's book provides a comprehensive overview of both epics, including detailed summaries of the stories, as well as analysis of their themes and significance. He also includes translations of some of the most famous passages from the original Sanskrit texts.The Great Epics of Ancient India is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian literature, religion, or culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex world of ancient India, and helps to shed light on the enduring influence of these epic poems on Indian society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.