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Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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A remarkable retelling of Hindu mythology, from one of Europe's greatest literary figures.
In Ka, Roberto Calasso delves into the corpus of classical Sanskrit literature, recreating and re-imagining the enchanting world of ancient India. Beginning with the Rig-Veda, Ka weaves together myths from the Upanishad, the Mahabharata, and the stories of the Buddha, all of which pose questions that have haunted us for millennia.
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Ka by Roberto Calasso has been praised for its dazzling and complex narrative, blending myth and philosophy into a European novel of ideas. Reviewers highlight its giddy and beautiful storytelling, often described as enigmatic, erotic, and rich in cross-cultural synthesis. The book skilfully weaves Hindu mythology with vivid writing and unexpected metaphors, showcasing Calasso's limitless erudition and inventive storytelling.
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ISBN: 9780241399224
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 July 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 317g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Roberto Calasso was born in Florence in 1941. An author and publisher, he began working at Adelphi Edizioni from its founding in 1962 and continued as director for fifty years. The Book of All Books is the tenth part of a series that began with The Ruin of Kasch and includes the international bestseller The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony as well as Ka, K., Tiepolo Pink, La Folie Baudelaire, Ardor, The Celestial Hunter and The Unnamable Present. He died in Milan in 2021.
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