Fact and fiction
Am reading The Ramayana by Ashok Banker (have finished Prince of Ayodhya, now onto Siege of Mithila). While this post isn't a review, guess where we found it in the library - in the science fiction section........I ask you - science fiction.......
6 comments:
science I agree- fiction - no comments. think of the pushpak viman, cures for infertility, advanced artillery, not to forget the bridge as mentioned by banana.. I am sure that era was extremely advanced in science
Banana: It is v.contemporary- he de-glamourises all teh characters and they are portrayed as totally human. Definitely interesting.
Itching: WElcome.
Yes, there is a lot of science in it, but fiction? IF you agree with banana abt the bridge, then would you still say it is fiction?
Have been wanting to read it.
Banana: MY personal view is that we need to remember that a lot of what is said is allegorical in the epics. And if you do read Banker's interpretation, then you will know that a stone is so much more than a stone;)
Mumbaigirl: Hi, long time.
I've read the first three books, and I can say that if I can get a hold of those books, I will be reading the other three too...
Well then, I shall try and get my library to get them for me. As am currently too skint to buy them.
Was silent for some time as was engulfed by other matters.
Mumbai: Hope things turn out well for you. Good luck. And keep in touch.
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