{"product_id":"the-mahabharata-an-abridged-edition-macmillan-coll-48531","title":"The Mahabharata: An Abridged Edition (Macmillan Collector's Library)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome stories stay with you long after the last page. \u003cem\u003eThe Mahabharata: An Abridged Edition (Macmillan Collector's Library)\u003c\/em\u003e by Vyasa is one of them – a hardcover that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 440 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic masterpiece that weaves together the vivid tapestry of war, human struggle and divine discourse. Two families, the Pandavs and the Kurus, are entangled in a devastating conflict over inheritance and honour on the battlefield of Kuru-kshetra. 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 that would be entertaining and accessible to contemporary readers. He drew out the stories of the main incidents and characters, such as the Bhagavat-gita and Krishna, and linked them with short, explanatory notes. This new edition of his masterful translation, originally published in 1898, also has an introduction by writer and translator Arshia Sattar. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vyasa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781035048533\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025-06-26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.0 x 2.2 x 15.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs The Mahabharata available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the hardcover edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Mahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote The Mahabharata?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mahabharata is written by Vyasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964317302895,"sku":"1035048531","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/41uNtcOE8RL_2bbe1e4e-b72b-4bb6-92ff-4513f52551ac.jpg?v=1792637011","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/the-mahabharata-an-abridged-edition-macmillan-coll-48531","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}