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title: "The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)"
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# The Ramayana: A Shortened Modern Prose Version of the Indian Epic (Penguin Classics)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulously entertaining
*by K***N on April 14, 2020*

In general, I eschew abridgements, but in this case, I am glad I chose this condensed prose translation of THE RAMAYANA by R.K Narayan. With no background in Indian literature, I would be unable to really appreciate, or probably even understand a detailed verse translation. This version is delightful. It reminded me somewhat of THE ARABIAN NIGHTS with its supernatural beings performing miraculous feats, but whereas THE ARABIAN NIGHTS is a Muslim text, THE RAMAYANA is Hindu. So the basic sensibility behind them is different.The story is primarily a romantic adventure story, but Hindus find moral lessons in it as well. There are basically two main story lines: the love between Rama and Sita, and the usurpation of Rama’s throne by his half-brother (at the instigation of his stepmother). When Sita is abducted by a demon, Rama begins his quest to find her and rescue her. Of course, he has many obstacles in his path, but also has the help of friends Hanuman, the Monkey God and Ganesh, the Elephant God. I found all the characters interesting, especially the demons, who, despite being hideous and evil, still have some redeeming qualities. This was an extremely enjoyable reading experience. Five Stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rama’s Story Beautifully Told
*by J***O on August 12, 2025*

The story of Rama is one of the purest beings ever described in words. R.K. Narayan's artful poetic words fulfilled one of the world's longest epics with fewer words, but kept to its powerful depiction of the purity and honor only to be held by God-Rama.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging Introduction to a Classic
*by W***M on June 8, 2009*

The Ramayana is a one of the most fabled classics of Indian literature, and though it is not technically a sacred scripture, it is so revered in India and by Indians it almost has the default status of being one. The original texts of the Ramayana are quite immense, and writer R.K. Narayan has condensed the epic down into a quite readable 150 page work. Those who are curious about this Hindu classic, who are first time readers, will probably find it very engaging. While there are alternate versions of this very popular epic, Narayan has selected one he considers most traditional and mainstream, and will be a very worthwhile introduction for a very important book.

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