Gods, demons, and others

Gods, demons, and others / by R.K. Narayan ; with decorations by R.K. Laxman.

Following in the footsteps of the storytellers of his native India, R. K. Narayan has produced his own versions of tales taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. Carefully selecting those stories which include the strongest characters, and omitting the theological or social commentary that would...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Narayan, R. K., 1906-2001
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1993.
Edition:University of Chicago Press edition
Subjects:
Tales > India > Adaptations.
Mythology, Indic.
Adaptations.
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Summary:Following in the footsteps of the storytellers of his native India, R. K. Narayan has produced his own versions of tales taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. Carefully selecting those stories which include the strongest characters, and omitting the theological or social commentary that would have drawn out the telling, Narayan informs these fascinating myths with his urbane humor and graceful style.--Publisher description.
Item Description:First published: New York : Viking Press, 1964.
Physical Description:241 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:0226568253
9780226568256

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