The Ramayana
Serge Demetrian

The Ramayana is, along with the Mahabharata, the other great Indian epic. The noble Rama, incarnation of Vishnu and husband of Sîtâ, is the heir of the solar dynasty. A palace intrigue will drive this ideal couple into exile, then into separation... Will Rama, with the help of an army of monkeys and bears, rescue his beloved from the clutches of the demons? If honour, justice and destiny are central, they often give way to marital or brotherly love, friendship and the delight of nature. Moments of pure tragedy are followed by lyrical flights of fancy and even burlesque episodes.
Serge Demetrian, who has a perfect command of the various versions of the original text, lived in India for over twenty-six years. Inspired by the traditional storytellers of South India, he offers us a version of the Ramayana with breathtaking suspense, which transports us to the heart of the Indian soul.

Hardcover Book - 11cm x 18cm
512 pages
Author: Serge Demetrian
Editions Albin Michel