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University of California Press The Life of a Text - Ramcaritmanas of Tulsidas - UC Press

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Brand: University of California Press
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Explore the deep connection between a community and its most influential epic in The Life of a Text: Performing the Ramcaritmanas of Tulsidas. Published by University of California Press, this book provides a vivid portrait of how the Ramcaritmanas serves as a flexible medium for cultural expression in North India. This work is designed for anthropologists, historians of religion, and readers with an interest in the performance arts and Hindi culture. Through careful scholarship and an engaging presentation, the text examines how the epic functions within its social context. The book is beautifully illustrated, making it a valuable resource for those studying the traditions and rituals of Hindi-speaking regions. Whether you are researching the history of North Indian religious practices or interested in the ways literature lives through performance, this study offers a unique perspective on one of the most popular texts in the region. It provides a deep look at the ways people interact with sacred stories to shape their cultural identity.

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Provides a vivid portrait of how a community interacts with the Ramcaritmanas epic.

Examines the role of performance as an evolving medium for cultural expression.

Offers careful scholarship suitable for anthropologists and historians of religion.

Includes beautiful illustrations that aid in the examination of Hindi culture.

Designed for readers interested in the performance arts and North Indian history.

Explores the most popular and influential text of Hindi-speaking North India.

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Brand: University of California Press
Colour: Black
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0520066901
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 23 July 1991
Listed Since: 16 December 2006

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