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Ka

By Roberto Calasso
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Ka by Roberto Calasso intertwines ancient Indian myths and tales, focusing on the spiritual and cosmic journeys of deities and mortals. The book delves into the mysteries of the Hindu universe, exploring themes of creation, destruction, and the cyclical nature of life and death. With its vivid storytelling, it captures the essence of Indian spirituality and philosophical thought.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by captivating tales from Hindu mythology. It weaves together stories of gods, demons, and humans with philosophical reflections, offering a rich tapestry that invites you to explore profound spiritual themes through beautifully narrated storytelling.

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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.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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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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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Education & Reference Featured Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Religion & Spirituality Roberto Calasso Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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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