Calasso, Roberto
Ka (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241399224
- author:
- Calasso, Roberto
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Roberto Calasso's retelling of India's ancient myths is a dazzling exploration of the human experience. Through the stories of the Rigveda, Upanishads, Mahabharata and the life of Buddha, Calasso delves into the complexities of classical Sanskrit literature.
This book is an enigmatic and beautiful journey through space and time, reimagining the myths that continue to haunt human existence. With its complex and original narrative, Ka is a deeply unsettling and thought-provoking read.
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