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Bezig met laden... Sita's Ramayana (2011)door Samhita Arni, Moyna Chitrakar (Illustrator)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Interesting feminist retelling of a Sanskrit legend, but I suspect to truly understand this, one has to be familiar with the legend... ( ) Avibrantly illustrated graphic-novel retelling of an ancient Indian legend. Written in 300 B.C.E., the Ramayana is one of the great epics of India. In a world where demons and monkeys mingle freely with humans, Queen Sita has been living peacefully with her husband, King Rama, and his brother, Lakshmana. A treacherous demon tries to trick Rama, and an impulsive act of violence on Rama's part begins a years-long war that begets nothing but violence and heartbreak for the queen. Through her husband's impetuous deed, Sita becomes part of a vengeful plot and is abducted by a fierce, evil demon king. Rama wages a bloody war to win back his queen, though once rescued, Sita’s tale really only just begins. It's not quite a traditional graphic novel: Chitrakar’s art is in the style of Patua scrolls, a long Indian narrative form. In a stark departure from Western styles of illustration, the characters are each depicted in a similar way and can be difficult to tell apart at times. Also somewhat jarring is the type—a hard, modern-looking one that strangely alternates all caps and regular text—that seems anachronistic against the very traditional-looking backdrop. These idiosyncrasies aside however, Sita’s tale is absolutely compelling and exciting. A valuable piece of historical literature brought to the forefront for thoughtful new readers. (Graphic novel. 12 & up) -Kirkus Review This is a fantastic and very fun read. This graphic novel is laid out with fairly simple text, excusing the Hindu names, and has very descriptive and captivating illustrations to go with it. This book tells a Hindu story of a woman who is the "pawn" between men and kingdoms, until she says no. The big idea here is to stand up for what you believe in. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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This version of the The Ramayana is told from the perspective of Sita, the queen. It is an allegorical story that contains important Hindu teachings, and it has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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