The Mahabharata is one of the greatest stories ever told. Though the basic plot is widely known; there is much more to the epic than the dispute between Kouravas and Pandavas that led to the battle in Kurukshetra. It has innumerable sub-plots that accommodate fascinating meanderings and digressions; and it has rarely been translated in full; given its formidable length of 80;000 shlokas or couplets. This magnificent 10- volume unabridged translation of the epic is based on the Critical Edition compiled at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. The final volume ends the instructions of the Anushasana Parva. The horse sacrifice is held; and Dhritarashtra; Gandhari; Kunti; Vidura and Sanjaya leave for the forest. Krishna and Balarama die as the Yadavas fight among themselves. The Pandavas leave on the great journey with the famous companion Dharma disguised as a dog. Refusing to abandon the dog; Yudhishthira goes to heaven in his physical body and sees all the Kurus and the Pandavas are already there. Every conceivable human emotion figures in the Mahabharata; the reason why the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this lucid; nuanced and confident translation; Bibek Debroy makes the Mahabharata marvellously accessible to contemporary readers.
#33604 in Books Don Yaeger Brian Kilmeade 2016-10-18 2016-10-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .70 x 5.50l; .81 #File Name: 0143129430272 pagesThomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates The Forgotten War That Changed American History
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good; but missing somethingBy Zackary D. BarronIt may just be that the subject matter isn't as awe inspiring as so many other events in U.S. History; but this book; while good and well researched was missing something. It might be that Kilmeades writing style is effective in conveying the story; but ineffective at really bringing the reader into the events on a more personal level. Nonetheless; a quick read on the subject that gets the job done.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good guys and bad guys; pirates and a great tales about our early days in AmericaBy Susan J. HughesIt is a clearly written book that shares a valuable piece of American history. I'm not a scholar but I love history and Brian Kilmeade gives a clear message about this time in our history...without the events revealed here; our country might not have even survived. That is important information to have tucked away in our brains. Worth reading and sharing.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great story. U.S. history that I never knew..By michele SevignyWe listened to the book on tape. I liked the story very much. I did not like the narration by Brian Kilmeade b/c he talked too fast and it was difficult sometimes to understand what he was saying or to follow the story. My husband had the same criticism; but enjoyed the true story very much.
