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Title | : | मृत्युंजय |
Author | : | Shivaji Sawant |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 697 pages |
Published | : | by Continental (first published 1967) |
Categories | : | Literature. Marathi. Fantasy. Mythology. Fiction |
Shivaji Sawant
Paperback | Pages: 697 pages Rating: 4.49 | 8563 Users | 567 Reviews
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The search for the meaning of Being is man's eternal quest and the subject of his greatest creations. Shivaji Sawant's Mrityunjaya is an outstanding instance of such a literary masterpiece in which a contemporary Marathi novelist investigates the meaning of the bewildering skein that is life through the personae of the Mahabharata protagonists. For over two decades since its first publication the vast non- Marathi and non-Hindi readership remained deprived of this remarkable exploration of the human psyche till the publication of this English translation by the Writers workshop – a contribution for which there is much to be grateful for.Mrityunjaya is the autobiography of Karna, and yet it is not just that. With deceptive case, Sawant brings into play an exceptional stylistic innovation by combining six "dramatic soliloquies" to form the nine books of this novel of epic dimensions. Four books are spoken by Karna. These are interspersed with a book each from the lips of his unwed mother Kunti, Duryodhana (who considers Karna his mainstay), Shon (Shatruntapa, his foster-brother, who here-worships him), his wife Vrishali to whom he is like a god and, last of all, Krishna. Sawant depicts an uncanny similarity between Krishna and Karna and hints at a mystic link between them, investing his protagonist with a more-than-human aura to offset the un-heroic and even unmanly acts which mar this tremendously complex and utterly fascinating creating of Vyasa.
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Original Title: | मृत्युंजय |
ISBN: | 0074210105 (ISBN13: 9780074210105) |
Edition Language: | Marathi URL http://www.nbcindia.com/Descriptions.asp?6v6yr_vq=FMMFI&Book=Mrityunjaya-Marathi-Edition |
Characters: | Karna |
Literary Awards: | Moortidevi Award |
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Ratings: 4.49 From 8563 Users | 567 ReviewsColumn Of Books मृत्युंजय
If you have read the Mahabharata in any form, this is a must read. You do not have to be a fan of Karna, read it for a different POV where the Pandavas are not always right. This book takes you through the tumultuous journey of Karna and you'll ride it with him. I read the Hindi and English versions simultaneously for a better grasp on the story (not really used to reading in Hindi).Ashwathamann was a surprise - his wisdom and his love for Karna, wasn't aware of that at all and how a man likeWhat a great book on Karna.
I must start off by admitting that this review may be extremely biased. Biased by the fact that I consider the Mahabharata the best epic ever! Every character has an interesting story, and despite a few supernatural elements, every human character is...human. Human, with all the flaws and strengths, and no one is more so than the protagonist of Mrityunjaya, Karna. Since this review also goes on my blog and there is a slight problem with the spoiler HTML tag on my blog, I have removed it. Please
A CLASSIC creation in Marathi Literature! It takes you to a different world! The journey of Karna from a charioteers son to Digvijayi Angraj Karna and then to Danveer Karna is worth bows! The reasons for which he stood by Kauravas side makes us look at the epic from a different perspective. The best part is the conflicts that occur in Karna's mind and the decisions made by him. These are the questions that arise in every ones mind. The book helped me resolve many such conflicts and confusions!
One of the best Book I ever read! Best writing style. Best story. I recommend every reader to read this one if you know Mahabharat. I cried at least for half a day after finishing book - was so much involved.
I think one of the main differences between The Mahabharat and The Ramayan is ambiguity. Though I have not read the original versions of both the epics but I have read some books based on both of them and also from various other sources.The Ramayan tends on to show a way and strictly describs what is right path and what is wrong path and the characters in The Ramayan are also tend (and I would say a kind of insisted) to follow the path of the rightiousnes which directly or indirectly is
I have one "new in a box" book to sell. It is signed by the publisher and is a collector's edition; the cover is made of raw silk. English edition.Let me know if you are interested.
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