The Kamba Ramayana

The Kamba Ramayana presents the celebrated Tamil retelling of the Ramayana by Kamban, one of the great poets of Tamil literature. The epic follows Rama's journey through exile, struggle, devotion, conflict and the battle against Ravana, while giving the traditional story a distinctive literary and cultural character. Kamban's retelling is known for its poetic richness and its exploration of duty, love, loyalty, kingship, courage and devotion. This edition introduces readers to an important work of Indian epic literature and the enduring cultural tradition surrounding Rama's story.