The Ramayana, Amber Lone
The Ramayana, Amber Lone
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The Ramayana

Author: Amber Lone

Narrator: Manjinder Virk

Unabridged: 1 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2013

Synopsis

By Amber Lone. Part 1: A distinctive modern version of an ancient Indian epic and one of the world's most popular love stories. Teenage Sita sees the most beautiful stranger in the street. She'll marry him or die. He is Prince Rama, heir to the throne but his stepmother wants Rama sent into exile.Part 2: A distinctive modern version of an ancient Indian epic and one of the world's most popular love stories. Sita has been abducted by a ruthless warlord. Rama enlists the help of an army of monkeys to get her back but has she betrayed him with the evil ruler of Lanka? The ancient Indian epic The Ramayana is one of the world's most popular love stories. The separation and reunion of two lovers gives it perennial appeal but Rama's jealousy and Sita 's metamorphosis into a strong independent woman gives the story a contemporary feel. Outstanding composer Niraj Chag creates original music. Amber Lone (dramatist) is a bold new British Asian voice. Music composed by Niraj Chag.Directed by Claire Grove.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Corinne on September 17, 2015

I happened to pick up this book when I went to New Delhi for work. I didn't know about Indian mythology at all, because in Europe we read only Greek Mythology at school, but what I've always like about India is that in this country, the animals seem to have equal rights as Man. So, when I picked up......more

Goodreads review by Robert on January 23, 2008

I grew up in India, and learned the story told in the Ramayana and Mahabharata, India's great epics, literally back in first and second grade. The Ramayana, in particular, is the basis for Diwali, one of my favorite Hindu festivals. I already have an excellent copy of the Mahabharata (although one th......more

Goodreads review by Vikas on August 05, 2019

This edition was published specially for Paper boat. This version of Ramayan by R.K. Narayan is excellent introduction to the Indian epic, specially for those who are short on time. Narayan has used Kamban's version for writing this and not Valmiki's version. Having read both versions, I could find......more

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