The Ramayana Reimagined: Sita's Tale - Couverture souple

Franklin PhD, Ginger L

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ISBN 13 : 9798187229147

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

What if the woman at the heart of the Ramayana finally told the story herself?

Born from the earth and raised beneath the scrutiny of a modern kingdom, Sita has never belonged entirely to the human world. She can hear what cities bury, what forests remember, and what power tries to silence.

When she chooses exile alongside Rama, their journey carries them beyond Ayodhya’s glittering towers and into a wilderness alive with ancient magic. But after Sita is abducted by the brilliant and dangerous Ravana, she refuses to become a prize awaiting rescue. From captivity in Lanka’s ashoka grove, she begins building alliances, challenging the stories told about her, and discovering the terrifying reach of her bond with the Earth.

Around her, the familiar figures of the Ramayana enter a startling contemporary world: Hanuman and the vanaras are a nonhuman people; Garuda is a magnificent bird-man; rakshasas change form; drones cross enchanted skies; royal promises become constitutional crises; and a woman’s private choices can be transformed into public spectacle overnight.

As kingdoms move toward war, Sita must confront not only Ravana’s obsession, but the expectations of Rama, the judgment of nations, and a question that has followed her since the furrow opened:

How many times must a woman prove herself before she is allowed to belong to herself?

The Ramayana Reimagined: Sita’s Tale is a sweeping work of contemporary magical realism told in Sita’s own voice. Rich with political intrigue, forbidden power, mythic beings, devastating love, and unforgettable imagery, it transforms one of the world’s great epics into an accessible novel about agency, duty, survival, and the stories societies demand from women.

Perfect for readers who love feminist mythological retellings, immersive literary fantasy, morally complex characters, and ancient stories reborn for the modern world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798187229147
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 398
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