{"product_id":"the-epic-of-ram-tulsidas-9780674088610","title":"The Epic of RAM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authoritative new translation of the epic Ramayana, as retold by the sixteenth-century poet Tulsidas and cherished by millions to this day.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Epic of Ram\u003c\/i\u003e presents a new translation of the \u003ci\u003eRāmcaritmānas\u003c\/i\u003e of Tulsidas (1543-1623). Written in Avadhi, a literary dialect of classical Hindi, the poem has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India. A devotional work revered and recited by millions of Hindus today, it is also a magisterial compendium of philosophy and lore and a literary masterpiece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the second volume, prompted by the tyranny of the demon king Ravan, Ram decides to be born on earth. Tulsidas lovingly details Ram's infancy, childhood, and youthful adventures, the winning of Princess Sita as his bride, and the celebration of their marriage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of its inspired poet and storyteller. It is accompanied by the most widely accepted edition of the Avadhi text, presented in the Devanagari script.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tulsidas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0674088611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780674088610\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvard University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d","brand":"Tulsidas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43946905764095,"sku":"9780674088610","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_71371f7f-b47a-4558-9c7c-5285190875b5.jpg?v=1681515692","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-epic-of-ram-tulsidas-9780674088610","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}