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Indiana University Press
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0253219531
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9780253219534
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63190423
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Book Title
Ramayana Stories in Modern South India : an Anthology
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
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Asian / General, Asian / Indic, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Hinduism / General
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2008
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Religion, Fiction, Literary Collections
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2007-026594
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On the surface. . . it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stories in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume. . . . The translations . . . are lucid and of consistently high quality. . . . The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated. August, 2011, "A refreshing addition to the scholarly and literary works in Indic studies.... The organization of the book successfully fulfills the needs of all who are interested in learning more about Indian society, its literature and culture, and about Ramayana. One does not need to be familiar with Ramayana or Ramkatha to appreciate this book.... Richman's work is an excellent study with a rich selection of writings and viewpoints on the ancient epic Ramayana. All of the works featured in the book are thought provoking and reach out to readers and scholars in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to the fields of folklore, anthropology, women's studies, comparative literature, film, and theater." -- Journal of Folklore Research, . . . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion. March 2009, "On the surface... it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stores in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume.... The translations... are lucid and of consistently high quality.... The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated." -- H-Asia, August, 2011, "A refreshing addition to the scholarly and literary works in Indic studies.... The organization of the book successfully fulfills the needs of all who are interested in learning more about Indian society, its literature and culture, and about Ramayana. One does not need to be familiar with Ramayana or Ramkatha to appreciate this book.... Richman's work is an excellent study with a rich selection of writings and viewpoints on the ancient epic Ramayana. All of the works featured in the book are thought provoking and reach out to readers and scholars in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to the fields of folklore, anthropology, women's studies, comparative literature, film, and theater." -Journal of Folklore Research, "This collection makes a unique contribution to scholarship on Indian literature. It is clearly organized around provocative themes that are not the usual focus of Ramayana studies, illuminating not only the 'text' of the Ramayana, but aspects of South Indian history and culture as well." -- Elaine Craddock, Southwestern University, One finds no greater epic narrative in Asia than the Ramayana, the story of Prince Rama's marriage to Sita, their 14-year exile, and his mighty conquest of the ten-headed demon Ravana. This epic traveled from northern India throughout the subcontinent and over the spice route and Silk Road, and still influences literatures and arts throughout Asia. In focusing on South India, Richman (South Asian religions, Oberlin College explores patterns among modern retellings of the epic over the past 100 years in the four major languages of that region: Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. The anthology includes short stories, poetry, songs, poems, and plays foregrounding Rama's lovely wife Sita in various contexts; formerly marginalized or stigmatized characters, including some irascible ascetics; and the escapades of several extraordinary demons who inhabit this miraculous tale. By focusing on these three facets, Richman hopes to show, as she writes in her introduction, "how retellings of the story of Rama and Sita play a vital role in Indian life today and reveal yet another facet of the gem we call Ramayana tradition." Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion. --ChoiceT. S. Yamada, California State University, Long Beach, March 2009, "This collection makes a unique contribution to scholarship on Indian literature. It is clearly organized around provocative themes that are not the usual focus of Ramayana studies, illuminating not only the 'text' of the Ramayana, but aspects of South Indian history and culture as well." Elaine Craddock, Southwestern University, "This collection makes a unique contribution to scholarship on Indian literature. It is clearly organized around provocative themes that are not the usual focus of Ramayana studies, illuminating not only the 'text' of the Ramayana, but aspects of South Indian history and culture as well." -Elaine Craddock, Southwestern University, ... Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion., "... Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion." -Choice, On the surface... it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stories in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume.... The translations... are lucid and of consistently high quality.... The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated., "... Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion." -- Choice, March 2009, "... Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion." -- Choice, "One finds no greater epic narrative in Asia than the Ramayana, the story of Prince Rama's marriage to Sita, their 14-year exile, and his mighty conquest of the ten-headed demon Ravana. This epic traveled from northern India throughout the subcontinent and over the spice route and Silk Road, and still influences literatures and arts throughout Asia. In focusing on South India, Richman (South Asian religions, Oberlin College explores patterns among modern retellings of the epic over the past 100 years in the four major languages of that region: Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. The anthology includes short stories, poetry, songs, poems, and plays foregrounding Rama's lovely wife Sita in various contexts; formerly marginalized or stigmatized characters, including some irascible ascetics; and the escapades of several extraordinary demons who inhabit this miraculous tale. By focusing on these three facets, Richman hopes to show, as she writes in her introduction, "how retellings of the story of Rama and Sita play a vital role in Indian life today and reveal yet another facet of the gem we call Ramayana tradition." Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion. --Choice"--T. S. Yamada, California State University, Long Beach, March 2009 "On the surface. . . it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stories in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume. . . . The translations . . . are lucid and of consistently high quality. . . . The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated. August, 2011"-- H-Asia ". . . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion. March 2009"-- Choice "A refreshing addition to the scholarly and literary works in Indic studies. . . . The organization of the book successfully fulfills the needs of all who are interested in learning more about Indian society, its literature and culture, and about Ramayana. One does not need to be familiar with Ramayana or Ramkatha to appreciate this book. . . . Richman's work is an excellent study with a rich selection of writings and viewpoints on the ancient epic Ramayana. All of the works featured in the book are thought provoking and reach out to readers and scholars in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to the fields of folklore, anthropology, women's studies, comparative literature, film, and theater.February 16, 2010"-- Journal of Folklore Research "This collection makes a unique contribution to scholarship on Indian literature. It is clearly organized around provocative themes that are not the usual focus of Ramayana studies, illuminating not only the 'text' of the Ramayana, but aspects of South Indian history and culture as well."--Elaine Craddock, Southwestern University, "A refreshing addition to the scholarly and literary works in Indic studies.... The organization of the book successfully fulfills the needs of all who are interested in learning more about Indian society, its literature and culture, and about Ramayana.One does not need to be familiar with Ramayana or Ramkatha to appreciate this book.... Richman's work is an excellent study with a rich selection of writings and viewpoints on the ancient epic Ramayana. All of the works featured in the book are thought provoking and reach out to readers and scholars in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to the fields of folklore, anthropology, women's studies, comparative literature, film, and theater." -- Journal of Folklore Research, February 16, 2010, "On the surface... it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stories in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume.... The translations... are lucid and of consistently high quality.... The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated." -- H-Asia, A refreshing addition to the scholarly and literary works in Indic studies. . . . The organization of the book successfully fulfills the needs of all who are interested in learning more about Indian society, its literature and culture, and about Ramayana. One does not need to be familiar with Ramayana or Ramkatha to appreciate this book. . . . Richman's work is an excellent study with a rich selection of writings and viewpoints on the ancient epic Ramayana. All of the works featured in the book are thought provoking and reach out to readers and scholars in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to the fields of folklore, anthropology, women's studies, comparative literature, film, and theater.February 16, 2010, "On the surface... it might appear challenging for an anthology of Ramayana Stories in Modern South India to tell us something new about the epic. This is, however, precisely what Paula Richman has been able to do through this lively and engaging volume.... The translations... are lucid and of consistently high quality.... The utility of this book for active undergraduate learning cannot be overstated." -H-Asia, One finds no greater epic narrative in Asia than the Ramayana, the story of Prince Rama's marriage to Sita, their 14-year exile, and his mighty conquest of the ten-headed demon Ravana. This epic traveled from northern India throughout the subcontinent and over the spice route and Silk Road, and still influences literatures and arts throughout Asia. In focusing on South India, Richman (South Asian religions, Oberlin College explores patterns among modern retellings of the epic over the past 100 years in the four major languages of that region: Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. The anthology includes short stories, poetry, songs, poems, and plays foregrounding Rama's lovely wife Sita in various contexts; formerly marginalized or stigmatized characters, including some irascible ascetics; and the escapades of several extraordinary demons who inhabit this miraculous tale. By focusing on these three facets, Richman hopes to show, as she writes in her introduction, "how retellings of the story of Rama and Sita play a vital role in Indian life today and reveal yet another facet of the gem we call Ramayana tradition." Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty interested in South Asian literature and religion. --ChoiceT. S. Yamada, California State University, Long Beach, March 2009--T. S. Yamada, California State University, Long Beach (01/01/2009), This collection makes a unique contribution to scholarship on Indian literature. It is clearly organized around provocative themes that are not the usual focus of Ramayana studies, illuminating not only the 'text' of the Ramayana, but aspects of South Indian history and culture as well.
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894.8/08
Table Of Content
Contents Preface: On Compiling Ramayana Stories in Modern South Indian Languages Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration and Translation Introduction: Whose Ramayana Is It? Part 1. Sita in Context Introduction 1. Asking Sita: The Questions Return, by Vijaya Dabbe Translated from Kannada by Shashi Deshpande and Pratibha Nandakumar 2. Sartorial Dilemmas: Letters from Lady Sita, by Kumudini Translated from Tamil by Paula Richman 3. A Mother-in-Law's Support: Sita Locked Out, a women's folksong Translated from Telugu by Velcheru Narayana Rao 4. Sita's Powers: Do You Accept My Truth, My Lord? a women's folksong Translated from Kannada by Leela Prasad 5. Talking Back: Sita Enters the Fire, by Gudipati Venkata Chalam Translated from Telugu by Sailaza Easwari Pal 6. The Pensive Queen: Sita Immersed in Reflection, by Kumaran Asan Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan Raj 7. Choosing Music: Forest (excerpt), by Ambai Translated from Tamil by Lakshmi Holmstrom 8. Forest of Possibilities: Reunion, by Volga Translated from Telugu by Krishna Rao Maddipati 9. Union with Nature: Prakriti and Sovereignty in Aravindan's Kanchana Sita Film analysis by Usha Zacharias 10. Struggling with an Ideal: In the Shadow of Sita, by Lalitha Lenin Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan Raj Part 2. Stigmatized Characters Introduction 11. Transforming a Brahmin: Shudra Tapasvi (excerpt), by Kuppalli Venkata Puttappa Translated from Kannada by Girish Karnad and K. Marulasiddappa 12. Shambuka's Story Anew: Basavalingaiah Re-presents Shudra Tapasvi Performance essay by Paula Richman 13. Ahalya Later: Woman of Stone, by K. B. Sreedevi Translated from Malayalam by Gita Krishnankutty 14. Consequences of a Misdeed: Deliverance from the Curse, by Pudumaippittan Translated from Tamil by Lakshmi Holmstrom 15. The Nature of Stone: Ahalya, by S. Sivasekaram Translated from Tamil by Lakshmi Holmstrom 16. Domestic Abuse and the Neurologist: Ahalya, by N. S. Madhavan Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan Raj Part 3. So-called Demons Introduction 17. Gender Reversal: The Horns of the Horse, by C. Subramania Bharati Translated from Tamil by Paula Richman 18. Male Rivalry and Women: Shurpanakha's Sorrow, by Kavanasarma Translated from Telugu by Alladi Uma and M. Sridhar 19. Marriage Offers: Mappila Ramayana of Hassankutty ("the Mad"), collected by M. N. Karassery from T. H. Kunhiraman Nambiar Translated from Malayalam by [John] Rich[ardson] Freeman 20. Sita Creates Ravana: Portrait Ramayana (excerpt), by H. S. Venkatesha Murthy Translated from Kannada by Manu Shetty 21. Ravana's Letter from Heaven: Come Unto Me, Janaki, by K. Satchidanandan Translated from Malayalam by Rizio Yohannan Raj Epilogue: Meta-narrative 22. Everyone Has Anxieties: Lakshmana's Laugh, a women's folksong Translated from Telugu by Velcheru Narayana Rao Glossary Bibliography List of Contributors Index
Synopsis
While some religious texts may remain static over time, the Ramayana epic has been retold in a variety of ways over the centuries and across South Asia. Some of the narrative's most probing and innovative retellings have appeared in print in the last 100 years in the region of South India. This collection brings together, for the first time, modern retellings translated from the four major South Indian languages and from genres as diverse as drama, short stories, poetry, and folk song. The selections focus on characters generally seen as stigmatized or marginalized, and on themes largely overlooked in previous scholarship. Editor Paula Richman demonstrates that twentieth-century authors have used retellings of the Ramayana to question caste and gender inequality in provocative ways. This engaging anthology includes translations of 22 primary texts along with interpretive essays that provide background and frameworks for understanding the stories., This engaging anthology includes translations of 22 primary texts along with interpretive essays that provide background and frameworks for understanding the stories.
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