The Mahabharata

An Abridged Edition The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic masterpiece that weaves together the vivid tapestry of war, human struggle and divine discourse. Two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, are entangled in a devastating conflict over inheritance and honour on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Written in Sanskrit and composed in verse, the book was added to over many years and in its definitive final form, it encompasses a vast range of stories, legends and characters. Romesh C Dutt set out to create an English language edition, which would be entertaining and accessible to contemporary readers. He drew out the stories of the main incidents and characters, such as the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Krishna, and linked them with short, explanatory notes. This edition of his masterful translation, originally published in 1898, also has an introduction by writer and translator Arshia Sattar.Author: Sattar, Arshia,introduction,Dutt, Romesh C,translator,Vyasa,author Contributors: Sattar, Arshia,introduction,Dutt, Romesh C,translator,Vyasa,author Binding: hardcover Number Of Pages: 440 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: abridged Edition: Main Market Published/Release Date: 26 Jun 2025 Format: Hardback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Pan Macmillan Author/Director/Artist: Vyasa Dimension (cm): 156x100x22 mm Package Dimension (cm): 22x155x101 mm Item Weight (g): 189 Package Weight (g): 230