Sita???s Ramayana shifts the point of view of the Ramayana to bring a woman???s perspective to this timeless epic. Narrated by Sita herself, it is a powerful meditation on the fate of women, as they become pawns in the wars between men and kingdoms. But Sita is not just a patient victim of events ??? she endures her fate with fortitude, until the moment she decides to challenge it.

The book unites two women from very different backgrounds: young urban writer Samhita Arni collaborates with Patua scroll artist Moyna Chitrakar.

About The Author
Samhita has been interested in Hindu mythology from an early age - her illustrated version of The Mahabharatha was published by Tara Books when she was just twelve years old. Internationally acclaimed, the book has been translated into seven languages. She is currently based in Bangalore, working as a freelance writer on film and television scripts, and her latest project is a thriller based on the Ramayana.

Moyna Chitrakar is an artist and performer from the Patua scroll-painting tradition. Vivid and earthy, her art matches the radical spirit of this tale. She is also the illustrator of the unique scroll book Tsunami, published by Tara Books. She lives in Nirbhaypur Village, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal.

 

 

Book:                      Sita's Ramayana
Author:                    Samhita Arni, Moyna Chitrakar
ISBN:                       9380340036
ISBN-13:                  9789380340036, 978-9380340036
Binding:                   Hardcover
Publishing Date:       2011
Publisher:                TaraBooks
Edition:                    1st Edition
Number of Pages:     152
Language:               English