Ramayana : A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic

India's most beloved & enduring legend, The RamayanaÓ is one of the world's literary masterpieces. It recounts the story of the great prince Rama: his banishment to the forest; the abduction of his wife, Sita, by the powerful demon Ravana; & Rama's rescue of her. Rama's heroic deeds embodies the essence of virtue & spirituality & serves as a code of ethics for people around the world. The RamayanaÓ was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 B.C. Countless versions have been produced in numerous formats & languages. This comprehensive version in English has rendered the tale in lyrical, evocative language that conveys all the beauty & excitement of the original, while making this classic accessible to all readers.Menon, Ramesh is the author of 'Ramayana : A Modern Retelling of the Great Indian Epic', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756796686 and ISBN 0756796687.