Il Mahabharata (edition 2019)

by Jean-Claude Carrière, Jean-Marie Michaud, Fabrizio Ascari

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The Mahabharata is 3,500 years old and is the longest poem in any language. It is one of the founding epics of Indian culture and, with its mixture of cosmic drama and profound philosophy (one small section forms the Bhaghavad Gita) holds a unique place in world literature.

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Member:	grandeghi
Title:	Il Mahabharata
Authors:	Jean-Claude Carrière
Other authors:	Jean-Marie Michaud, Fabrizio Ascari
Info:	Milano, L'ippocampo, 2019
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Jean-Claude Carrière	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Vyasa	Author	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Brook, Peter	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Mahābhārata (John D. Smith ed.) by Vyasa

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The Mahabharata [1989-1990 TV mini series] by Peter Brook

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Big Bhishma in Madras: In Search of the Mahabharata with Peter Brook by Jean-Claude Carrière

In Search of the Mahabharata: Notes of Travels in India with Peter Brook 1982-1985 by Jean-Claude Carrière

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The Mahabharata is 3,500 years old and is the longest poem in any language. It is one of the founding epics of Indian culture and, with its mixture of cosmic drama and profound philosophy (one small section forms the Bhaghavad Gita) holds a unique place in world literature.

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