Ramayana

This translation of book four of the seven books of the Ramayana follows the hero, Rama, as he secures the assistance of the monkey kingdom in his search for his wife, Sita. The text includes a condensed version of Lefeber's original introduction to her translation of Kishkidha, a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation, and an explanation of the Clay Sanskrit Library conventions. Lefeber is professor emerita of religious studies at McMaster University. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR