The Mahabharata
Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Narayan's The Mahabharata (1978) is a mythic fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in India. Readers will find themes of Hindu Mythology, adaptations, hindu Gods and dieux hindous.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 6 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.
At about 182 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
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Who wrote The Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata was written by Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Narayan and first published in 1978.
What genre is The Mahabharata?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Mahabharata?
The median edition has 182 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Mahabharata?
Readers who like it often enjoy Prince of Ayodhya, Vikram and the Vampire and Indian Fairy Tales.
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