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The Ramayana

sarah — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:11:56 +0000

A delightfully straightforward and lyrical retelling of the ancient Indian epic of loyalty, betrayal, redemption, and insight into the true nature of life — one of history’s most sacred ethical works, rendered with completeness and sterling accuracy for the modern reader.

Here is one of the world’s most hallowed works of sacred literature, the grand, sweeping epic of the divine bowman and warrior Rama and his struggles with evil, power, duplicity, and avarice. The Ramayana is one of the foundations of world literature and one of humanity’s most ancient and treasured ethical and spiritual works.

Includes an introduction by scholar Michael Sternfeld.

Companion Resources:

Beautiful Feet Books Ancient History: Senior High Pack

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Ramayana

CEBAdmin — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:50:03 +0000

Although the Sanskrit original was composed by Valmiki around the fourth century BC, poets have produced countless versions in different languages. Here, drawing on the work of an eleventh-century poet called Kamban, Narayan employs the skills of a master novelist to re-create the excitement he found in the original.

A luminous saga made accessible to new generations of readers, The Ramayana can be enjoyed for its spiritual wisdom, or as a thrilling tale of ancient conflict.

Companion Resources:

Beautiful Feet Books Ancient History: Senior High Pack

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Rikki Tikki Tavi

Dayna Barendregt — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:14:26 +0000

Here is the thrilling story of Rikki, a fearless young mongoose who finds himself locked in a life-and-death struggle to protect a boy and his parents from Nag and Nagaina, the two enormous cobras who stalk the gardens outside the family's home in India."Nobel Prize winner Rudyard Kiplings timeless masterpiece has been lovingly passed from [...]

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The Story of Little Babaji

Dayna Barendregt — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 02:03:25 +0000

For this new edition of Bannerman’s much beloved tale, the little boy, his mother, and his father have all been give authentic Indian names: Babaji, Mamaji, and Papaji.

Fred Marcellino’s high-spirited illustrations lovingly, memorably transform this old favorite; giving a classic story new life.

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