Ramayana by Valmiki
The book is an ancient Indian epic poem which follows the journey of Prince Rama as he embarks on a quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana, the demon king. The narrative explores themes of morality, dharma (duty/righteousness), and the struggle between good and evil. The story is not just about Rama's battle against Ravana, but also his spiritual journey and the importance of upholding one's duties and responsibilities.
The 416th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -200
- Nationality
- Indian
- Type
- Religious
- Pages
- 500-2000
- Words
- 24,000
- Original Language
- Sanskrit
- Alternate Titles
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Ramayan
Ramayanam
Rama Katha
Rama's Journey
The Epic of Rama
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 69th on The 100 Stories that Shaped the World (BBC)
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)
- John Lubbock, The Choice of Books (1896) (The Choice of Books (Book))
- James Baldwin, The Book Lover: A Guide to the Best Reading (1910) (Book)
- 100 Greatest Books of All Time (Steve Donoghue)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)