The Ramayana
Published in 1829, The Ramayana is a mythic fiction and historical fiction poetry collection by Ramesh Menon, Vālmīki and C. Rajagopalachari. Much of the action takes place in India. Readers will find themes of Hinduism, sacred texts, Asian - South & Southeast Asian and Folklore.
17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 45 editions across 9 languages.
At about 384 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About The Ramayana
Rāmāyaṇa, retold in Bajjika.
Opening line
“"Holy One, I wonder if any man born into the world was blessed with every virtue by your Father in heaven."”
Quick answers
Who wrote The Ramayana?
The Ramayana was written by Ramesh Menon, Vālmīki and C. Rajagopalachari and first published in 1829.
What genre is The Ramayana?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.
How long is The Ramayana?
The median edition has 384 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
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