{"product_id":"the-epic-of-ram-tulsidas-9780674975019","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\u003eThe third volume details the turbulent events surrounding the scheming of Prince Ram's stepmother, who thwarts his installation on the throne of Avadh. Ram calmly accepts fourteen years of forest exile and begins his journey through the wilderness accompanied by his wife, Sita, and younger brother Lakshman. As they walk the long road, their beauty and serenity bring joy to villagers and sages dwelling in the forest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new translation into free verse conveys the passion and momentum of the 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 0674975014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780674975019\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\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.30w x 1.00d","brand":"Tulsidas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43925571404031,"sku":"9780674975019","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_4338e352-a63c-4c06-b89e-7c86c1d69dba.jpg?v=1681078061","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-epic-of-ram-tulsidas-9780674975019","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}