The Puffin Mahabharata

The Puffin Mahabharata  (English, Paperback, Gokhale Namita)

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    • Language: English
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Publisher: Penguin Random House India
    • Genre: Juvenile Fiction
    • ISBN: 9780143333005, 0143333003
    • Edition: 1st Edition, 2013
    • Pages: 196
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    Learn about one of the greatest stories ever told in the history of India - Mahabharata. Namita Gokhale retells the story in a way that will be fun to read for people of all age groups.

    Summary of the Book

    This book will be a delight to readers of all ages and is narrated in a simple manner. The author, Namita Gokhale, ensures to keep the story and its essence intact. Her Mahabharata is told in a way that can be read by youngsters who should be aware of the incredible ancient war. In India, it is of importance that every child has an idea about the great Mahabharata war and why it took place. This book will help readers understand the story in a way that can be enjoyed by children too.

    About Namita Gokhale

    Namita Gokhale is an Indian writer who has written six novels, a collection of short stories, and many works in nonfiction. Her first novel Paro: Dreams of Passion is a satire on the elite of Mumbai and Delhi. The novel became controversial because of its candid sexual humour. Namita was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 35 years old and her husband passed away a few years later.

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    Imprint
    • Puffin
    Publication Year
    • 2013
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    • Namita Gokhale is one of India’s best known and most loved authors. A prominent writer, festival director, and literary activist, she is the author of twenty three works of fiction and non-fiction. Her pioneering work has earned her great acclaim over the last few decades. The cult classic Paro: Dreams of Passion, first published in 1984, is a satire on the elite of Bombay and Delhi which created a furore due to its frank sexual humour. It has remained in print and been read and appreciated by successive generations over the last four decades. The new double edition Double Bill: Priya and Paro brings together Paro and Priya: Take Two in one classic volume. Gokhale later battled illness and personal loss to write memorable works including the Himalayan trilogy, which began with The Book of Shadows, includes A Himalayan Love Story, and continues with Things to Leave Behind, which brings to life the mixed legacy of the British Indian past and chronicles Nainital’s reluctant entry into modern India. Things to Leave Behind was awarded the Sahitya Akademi award for 2021 . It also won the the Best Fiction(English) Jury Award at the Valley of Words International Literature Festival 2017, the Sushila Devi Literary Award 2018 and was on the long list for the 2018 Dublin Literary Award. Gokhale is has also worked extensively with Indian myth through The Book of Shiva, an introduction to Shaivite philosophy. The Puffin Mahabharata is an illustrated retelling of the Indian epic for young readers. Lost in Time: Ghatotkacha and the Game of Illusions, also for young readers, examines a rare friendship, as well as the abiding puzzles of the past. The Goddess Trilogy includes the pathbreaking anthologies In Search of Sita – Revisiting Mythology, Finding Radha , The Quest for Love , and The Treasures of Lakshmi - The Goddess Who Gives (co-edited with Dr. Malashri Lal. ) Gokhale’s recent fiction includes the evocative Jaipur Journals , set against the backdrop of the vibrant Jaipur Literature Festival, and The Blind Matriarch which follows an extended Indian joint family through the travails of the pandemic. Gokhale has a passionate commitment to showcasing Indian writing . She is co-founder and co-director of the internationally renowned Jaipur Literature Festival and also helps curate its diverse international editions. She has conceived and curated Kitaabnama, India’s only multi-lingual book show for the national broadcaster Doordarshan. She has twice chaired the Dylan Thomas Prize . She is passionately committed to cross cultural dialogue and to showcasing writing across the spectrum of South Asian languages. Namita Gokhale was conferred the Centenary National Award for Literature by the Asam Sahitya Sabha in Guwahati in 2017 "for her literary contributions as well as her service to the nation in supporting and showcasing literary talents and creating a literary environment in the country".
    Additional Features
    Age Group
    • 9+
    Dimensions
    Height
    • 203 mm
    Length
    • 254 mm
    Weight
    • 688 g
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    5

    Excellent book

    A wonderful book meant for young readers, with simple and lucid style of writing and excellent illustrations. Children above 8 years can easily understand the language and since the epic itself is a masterpiece they would surely enjoy it.
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    sashikumar nair

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    Superb book

    Thanks to Flipkart for helping me to select this mythology book and also for their asusual prompt services. Brought for my cousins child and she was indeed happy and asking for more stories.
    Good one especially for children aged above 10 yrs. Go for IT!
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    Good book for a gift

    This book has the so called 'feel good' factor. The writing is good (as you can expect from Namita Gokhale). The illustrations also add to the effect.
    Its a good book to read and also to gift to your children.
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    Deepon Saha

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    Worth every penny

    AWESOME
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