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The Mahabharata (Penguin Classics)

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Book Synopsis: A new selection from the national epic of India. Originally composed in Sanskrit sometime between 400 BC and 400 AD, The Mahabharata-with one hundred thousand stanzas of verse-is one of the longest poems in existence. At the heart of the saga is a conflict between two branches of a royal family whose feud culminates in a titanic eighteen-day battle. Exploring such timeless subjects as dharma (&duty;), artha (&purpose;), and kama (&pleasure;) in a mythic world of warfare, magic, and beauty, this is a magnificent and legendary Hindu text of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Discover the timeless wisdom of ancient India with The Mahabharata (Penguin Classics). Immerse yourself in a mythic world of warfare, magic, and beauty as you delve into this epic poem, which spans one hundred thousand stanzas of verse. Originally composed in Sanskrit between 400 BC and 400 AD, this legendary Hindu text explores profound concepts such as duty, purpose, and pleasure, making it of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent.

As the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world for over seventy years, Penguin is proud to present this exquisite edition. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents the pinnacle of literary excellence, offering readers a global bookshelf filled with the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.

Take advantage of this opportunity to enrich your literary collection with a work that has stood the test of time. Immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of The Mahabharata (Penguin Classics) and experience the profound impact it can have on your understanding of duty, purpose, and pleasure.

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