Mrityunjaya, the Death Conqueror (English, Hardcover, Savant Shivaji)
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Avantgarde Press
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography
- ISBN: 9788171890026, 9788171890026
- Pages: 697
In Mrityunjaya: The Death Conqueror, the author, Shivaji Sawant, depicts the autobiography of Karna.
Summary of the Book
More so often, the study of Karna’s character has been the study of existentialism through Veda Vyasa’s epic. In this book, the author describes the mysterious similarities between Krishna and Karna. He tries to hint at a numinous link between the two characters. He gives a more-than-human aura and dimension to Karna’s character in this book, delving deep into the subtle layers that Vyasa has created for him.
About Shivaji Sawant
Shivaji was born in Maharashtra, India. He was a writer of History, Historical Fiction, and Biography. His works have been translated from Marathi to Hindi, English, Kannada, Gujarati and Malayalam. He has also authored: Yugandhara, Kanchan Kan, Chhava, Kavadase, and Purushottamnama, among other books.
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Great book...excellent translation...
The book in itself is a phenomenal read.
The author makes us empathize with Karna, without twisting any of the conventional plot-points in the Mahabharata. The language construct (even in the translation) is exquisite.
This book is a must read for readers (who like this genre - a modern style of retelling of Mahabharata with ...
Gopi Krishna Panicker
Certified Buyer, Mumbai
Jun, 2014
Great book, bad print
Having said that, this is one of the best books that I have ever read! (Still reading it). Everyday, I rush back to this book. I wait impatiently till I can get back to it.
How a man should live, think. I guess in the original Mahabharata, these intricacies of Karna's mind are not given. But Shivaji Savant brings Karna's c...
A K
Nov, 2011
Lovely golden sides but damaged!
Dev
Certified Buyer, Meerut
Sep, 2014
Five Stars
Karna is my forever love ❤ I always wanna know more & more about him. "Mrityunjaya", as I started reading, I feel an unworldly chill through my veins! The author has woven it so beautifully that the reader can really visualise and hear the Real Karna, the Foremost of Warriors, but a Tragic Hero. His emotions, struggles and conflicts will make "two drops of tears form in eyes" for surely.
A highly recommended one for All Karna Lovers & Also for Karna Hater...
Flipkart Customer
Certified Buyer, Kandi
Jul, 2017
Great book for a great hero
nikhil kedar
Certified Buyer, Vasai
Jul, 2016
Mrithyunjaya - The Death Conqueror
Akshayee Shetty
Certified Buyer, Bangalore
Jun, 2014
Great Book, But Printing error
Unfortunately I could not start reading the book immediately and started it only a month back.
After enjoying the read of 200 pages, I landed on a grave printing error in the book. Page number 221-236 have been printed twice, while 237-251 are missing. I've not gone further as I'm a bit put down for now.
Unfortunately, I cannot get it exchanged also b...
Yogita Sharma
Certified Buyer, Bangalore
Feb, 2013
Fair
The writing deserves 5 stars!
The reason for 3 is because of the book condition.
It was loosely binded and first few pages was torn.
The printing was bad. I expected a better condition for the price I paid.
But this is a masterpiece on Karna!!!
Anna Charlton
Certified Buyer, Chennai
Apr, 2018
Beware!! This book may affect ur Personality "
shreyas shetty
May, 2012
A great read
The metaphors in the book are very apt and the conversations between different characters are thought-provoking. A lot of literary merit seems to have been lost in translation, it is nonetheless a great read in English. The translated version has the typical language of Sanskri...
Purav Master
Certified Buyer
Oct, 2011
