Items related to Shilappadikaram: (The Ankle Bracelet)

Shilappadikaram: (The Ankle Bracelet) - Softcover

Adigal, Prince Ilangô

 
9780811200011: Shilappadikaram: (The Ankle Bracelet)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
Publisher: New Directions, 2009
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 

The primary epic of Tamil literature.

The peerless young Kôvalan leaves his loyal wife Kannaki for the courtesan Mâdhavi, and though he returns to her, he still meets his death because of her ill-omened ankle bracelet. The Shilappadikaram has been called an epic and even a novel, but it is also a book of general education. Adigal packed his story with information: history merging into myth, religious rites, caste customs, military lore, descriptions of city and country life. And four Cantos are little anthologies of the poetry of the period (seashore and mountain songs, hunters’ and milkmaid’s song). Thus the story gives us a vivid picture of early Indian life in all its aspects.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

Prince Ilangô Adigal was a Tamil poet of ancient India and is considered as important to India as Homer was to the Western world.

Alain Daniélou was an Indian historian, intellectual, musicologist, and a noted western convert to and expert of Shaivite Hinduism.

Review:
“The Ankle Bracelet (dated between the third and seventh centuries A.D.) is one of the ancient epic romances in Tamil--providing a tale of wonders and woes, magic and misfortune.”
- Choice

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherNew Directions
  • Publication date2009
  • ISBN 10 0811200019
  • ISBN 13 9780811200011
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages224
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781135709600: SHILAPPADIKARAM. (The ankle bracelet)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  1135709602 ISBN 13:  9781135709600
Publisher: London, Allen & Unwin [, 1967
Hardcover

  • 9780811202466: Shilappadikaram: "The Ankle Bracelet"

    W W No..., 1965
    Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Adigal, Prince Ilang
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Softcover First Edition Quantity: 1
Seller:
Ergodebooks
(Houston, TX, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. First Edition. The primary epic of Tamil literature.The peerless young Kvalan leaves his loyal wife Kannaki for the courtesan Mdhavi, and though he returns to her, he still meets his death because of her ill-omened ankle bracelet. The Shilappadikaram has been called an epic and even a novel, but it is also a book of general education. Adigal packed his story with information: history merging into myth, religious rites, caste customs, military lore, descriptions of city and country life. And four Cantos are little anthologies of the poetry of the period (seashore and mountain songs, hunters and milkmaids song). Thus the story gives us a vivid picture of early Indian life in all its aspects. Seller Inventory # DADAX0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 10.97
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

ADIGAL,ILANGO
Published by WW Norton Publishers (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Softcover Quantity: > 20
Seller:
INDOO
(Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9780811200011

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 10.14
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Adigal, Prince Ilangô
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 21.44
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Adigal, Prince IlangĂ
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 27.91
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Ilango, A. V. (Illustrator)/ Danielou, Alain (Translator)/ Holmstrom, Lakshmi
Published by New Directions (1965)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Revaluation Books
(Exeter, United Kingdom)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 19.99
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 12.71
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Adigal, Prince Ilang?
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Front Cover Books
(Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 30.08
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.30
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Adigal, Prince Ilang?
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Pieuler Store
(Suffolk, United Kingdom)
Rating
Seller Rating: 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Condition: new. First Thus. Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!!. Seller Inventory # PSN0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 33.12
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 31.76
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Adigal, Prince Ilangô
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenDragon
(Houston, TX, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 68.98
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Adigal, Prince Ilangô
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 69.08
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Adigal, Prince Ilangô
Published by New Directions (2009)
ISBN 10: 0811200019 ISBN 13: 9780811200011
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Big Bill's Books
(Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.)
Rating
Seller Rating: 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0811200019

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 70.47
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

There are more copies of this book

View all search results for this book