ISBN: 9780226568256 - gods, demons, & others (paper only) (23 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. Following in the footsteps of the storytellers of his native India, R. K. Narayan has produced his own versions of tales taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. Carefully selecting those stories which include the strongest characters, and omitting the theological or social commentary that would have drawn out the telling, Narayan informs these fascinating myths with his urbane humor and graceful style. "Mr. Narayan gives vitality and an original viewpoint to the most ancient of legends, lacing them with his own blend of satire, pertinent explanation and thoughtful commentary."--Santha Rama Rau, New York Times "Narayan's narrative style is swift, firm, graceful, and lucid . . . thoroughly knowledgeable, skillful, entertaining. One could hardly hope for more."--Rosanne Klass, Times Literary Supplement. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good. Following in the footsteps of the storytellers of his native India, R. K. Narayan has produced his own versions of tales taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. Carefully selecting those stories which include the strongest characters, and omitting the theological or social commentary that would have drawn out the telling, Narayan informs these fascinating myths with his urbane humor and graceful style. "Mr. Narayan gives vitality and an original viewpoint to the most ancient of legends, lacing them with his own blend of satire, pertinent explanation and thoughtful commentary."--Santha Rama Rau, New York Times "Narayan's narrative style is swift, firm, graceful, and lucid . . . thoroughly knowledgeable, skillful, entertaining. One could hardly hope for more."--Rosanne Klass, Times Literary Supplement. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE PAPERBACK Standard-sized. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Slight wear along the edges. Minor rubbing wear to covers. R. K. Laxman (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

paperback. Condición: New. Univ of Chicago. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Very good. 241 pages ; 22 cm. ; University of Chicago Press Edition 1993 ; Print line reads 2 3 4 5 6. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Brand New. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Narayan, R. K. Gods, Demons and Others / with decorations by R. K. Laxman. University of Chicago Press, 1993. Paperback, VG. Brown illustrated covers with minor shelfwear to edges. Binding strong. Illustrated title page. 141pp. with glossary. Contents clean and bright. In 1964, Narayan published his first mythological work, Gods, Demons and Others, a collection of rewritten and translated short stories from Hindu epics. Like many of his other works, this book was illustrated by his younger brother R. K. Laxman. The stories included were a selective list, chosen on the basis of powerful protagonists, so that the impact would be lasting, irrespective of the reader's contextual knowledge. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. reprint edition. 252 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

2. Edition, 22 cm, 241 pages, with decorations by R. K. Laxman, Paperback. Kanten berieben, Leseknick im Rücken, Namenseintrag auf Titelblatt, gute Erhaltung. Sprache: Englisch. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Condición: New. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Condición: New. KlappentextFollowing in the footsteps of the storytellers of his native India, R. K. Narayan has produced his own versions of tales taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. Carefully selecting those stories which include the strongest. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Following in the footsteps of the storytellers of his native India, R. K. Narayan has produced his own versions of tales taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabarata. Carefully selecting those stories which include the strongest characters, and omitting the theological or social commentary that would have drawn out the telling, Narayan informs these fascinating myths with his urbane humor and graceful style. 'Mr. Narayan gives vitality and an original viewpoint to the most ancient of legends, lacing them with his own blend of satire, pertinent explanation and thoughtful commentary.'--Santha Rama Rau, 'New York Times' 'Narayan's narrative style is swift, firm, graceful, and lucid . . . thoroughly knowledgeable, skillful, entertaining. One could hardly hope for more.'--Rosanne Klass, 'Times Literary Supplement'. Laxman, R. K. (ilustrador).…