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Book Summary
About the Book: In Search of Sita: Revisiting Mythology
Sita is one of the defining figures of Indian womanhood, yet there is no single
version of her story. Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and
folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her.
Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily lives of
rural women. Modern-day women continue to see themselves reflected in films,
serials and soap operas based on Sitas narrative. Sacrifice, self denial and
unquestioning loyalty are some of the ideals associated with popular perceptions
of Sita. But the Janaki who symbolized strength, who could lift Shivas mighty
bow, who
- ISBN-13
- 9780143068181
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Paper Back
- Publisher
- Penguin India
- Publishing Date
- 2018-11
- Product Edition
- 1
- Total Pages
- 288
In Search Of Sita Revisiting Mythology
by Malashri Lal, Namita Gokhale (Author),
Penguin India (Publisher)
fictionfantasyyoung adultaward winning
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Book Summary
About the Book: In Search of Sita: Revisiting Mythology
Sita is one of the defining figures of Indian womanhood, yet there is no single
version of her story. Different accounts coexist in myth, literature and
folktale. Canonical texts deify Sita while regional variations humanize her.
Folk songs and ballads connect her timeless predicament to the daily lives of
rural women. Modern-day women continue to see themselves reflected in films,
serials and soap operas based on Sitas narrative. Sacrifice, self denial and
unquestioning loyalty are some of the ideals associated with popular perceptions
of Sita. But the Janaki who symbolized strength, who could lift Shivas mighty
bow, who
Book Specifications
- ISBN-13
- 9780143068181
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Paper Back
- Publisher
- Penguin India
- Publishing Date
- 2018-11
- Product Edition
- 1
- Total Pages
- 288