Böcker av Ashok Banker

Experience the timeless story of the Râmâyama through the eyes of award-winning author Ashok Banker. This epic retelling of the classic Indian tale is a masterful work of storytelling and world-building, featuring unforgettable characters and breathtaking action. Volumes 3-5 of this acclaimed series will transport you to a world of magic, mystery, and adventure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is the first book in a series that retells the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, a series that fits into the genre of fantasy fiction.Summary of The BookThe book is loosely based on the events that happen in the beginning of the epic, Ramayana. This book covers the events from the time Rama is announced as the heir to the throne till the time he is on his way to Mithila, to attend Sita's swayamvara. The setting is the city of Ayodhya, the impregnable city, the capital of the kingdom of Kosala, currently ruled by Dasaratha, who is Rama's father. Demonic forces, led by the Rakshasa king Ravana, are planning a massive attack on the city of Ayodhya. Sage Vishwamitra knows of this and is on his way to Ayodhya to warn the king and to seek his help in battling the demons of the forest where he is conducting a powerful two century long yagna.The book begins with Prince Rama having a dream in which he sees Ravana and his forces utterly destroying Ayodhya. He wakes still continuing his battle with the demons in his dream. Dasaratha goes to see his First Queen, Kausalya, who is the mother of Rama and informs her that her son Rama is about to be crowned as the heir. Dasaratha also informs her that he himself is terminally ill. The people of Ayodhya are overjoyed to hear that their beloved Prince Rama is to be crowned as the heir to the throne. The third queen, Kaikeyi, is enraged to hear this news and threatens to kill Kausalya. Vishwamitra is on his way to Ayodhya in the guise of a low born hunter to escape harassment from evil forces. In the palace he finds that the king and Sage Vashishta are already welcoming and honoring Sage Vishwamitra, an impostor. Vishwamitra himself enters the palace and exposes the impostor to be a demon named Kalanemi, Ravana's uncle. Vishwamitra asks Dasaratha to send Prince Rama with him to battle the hordes of demons in Bhayanakvan where he is performing his two century long sacrifice. Dasaratha refuses at first, as he fears for his young son, a boy who is not even sixteen years old yet. But he is eventually persuaded by Sage Vashishta to agree to Vishwamitra's request. Lakshmana, Rama's younger brother, who is very close to him also accompanies Rama on his journey.

This vibrant, empowering picture book from acclaimed author and screenwriter Ashok Banker is a triumphant anthem for brown girls everywhere, singing their praises and proclaiming their legacy as heroes, changemakers, and world-shakers.