The Serpent's Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata

The Serpent's Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata is a paperback that's easy to recommend. It's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

Sudha Murty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces and the hugely popular children’s books which have been bestsellers. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and she has received many awards.

How many names does Arjuna have? Why was Yama cursed? What lesson did a little mongoose teach Yudhisthira? The Kurukshetra war, fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas and which forced even the gods to take sides, may be well known, but there are innumerable stories set before, after and during the war that lend the Mahabharata its many varied shades and are largely unheard of. Award-winning author Sudha Murty reintroduces the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic through the extraordinary tales in this collection, each of which is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder and bewilderment. A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help increase a child’s reading life.

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Sudha Murty
• Category: Indian Goods

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