The Mahabharata: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic
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The Mahabharata: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic

by R. K. Narayan

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R. K. Narayan brings the Mahabharata to contemporary readers in this shortened modern prose version. Accessible and concise, the book offers an introduction to one of India’s great epics and provides an approachable entry point into its enduring literary and cultural tradition.

ISBN-13 9780226051659 ASIN 022605165X Views 260 Publisher University of Chicago Press Year 2016 Edition Reprint Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 216 Adult No Created February 10, 2026 Updated October 13, 2026
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R. K. Narayan’s adaptation offers a shortened modern prose version of the Mahabharata.

This accessible retelling introduces readers to one of India’s most significant epic works.

Designed for contemporary reading, it presents the epic in a concise and approachable form.

An engaging choice for readers interested in Indian literature, mythology, and classic storytelling.

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