The Illustrated Ramayana

Rama's exile, Sita's abduction, Hanuman's search and the fall of Ravana form the spine of this illustrated DK edition of the Ramayana. Artwork and storyboards accompany each major episode, and the commentary draws out the moral and philosophical threads that have kept the epic in circulation for centuries. The retelling stays close to the traditional sequence while using plain language, which makes it workable as a family reading book and as a first encounter for students. Things that stand out: • Major episodes presented through detailed artwork and storyboards • Commentary on the cultural and moral themes of the epic • A retelling paced for reading aloud or reading alone • Presentation suited to children and adults sharing the same book Written for families, students and readers interested in the epic traditions of the subcontinent, this DK edition is stocked by Boipoka.