Ashoka the Great - Softcover

Wytze Keuning

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8129137135 ISBN 13: 9788129137135

Publisher: Rupa Publications India, 2015

Synopsis

An exhilarating, spiritually edifying and deeply moving story of one of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka the Great compellingly re-creates the life and times of the great dynasty of the Mauryas with a remarkable authenticity. Ashoka The Great presents an extraordinary account of the legendary Indian emperor's incredible yet controversial life. This fictional biography delves into Ashoka's quests and moral dilemmas and looks at him not just as a great king, but a spiritual seeker. Originally published in Dutch as a trilogy in separate volumes, it was written between 1937 and 1947 by Dutch scholar Wytze Keuning in Groningen in the Netherlands and has now been brought together and presented in this single volume for the first time. Keuning perfectly fuses facts and thoughts, Mauryan customs and mores, life and reflection on the meaning of life as seen through the vision of Ashoka's gurus and the history of personal influences upon Ashoka that marked his rule and legacy. This and more makes it a rare and distinguished book. Book Features: Explores the life of one of the most intriguing kings of Indian history A captivating story that recreates the life and times of the Mauryas with remarkable authenticity Balances facts and fiction to create a compelling account It was originally published in Dutch, as a trilogy, written between 1937 and 1947 by the Dutch scholar Wytze Keuning. In this version, all three volumes, Ashoka: The Wild Prince, Ashoka: The Wise Ruler and Ashoka: The World's Great Teacher, have been brought together

About this title

About the Author:

Wytze Keuning (Author) was a Schoolteacher and Headmaster of a primary school in the Netherlands since 1897, when, in1937, he decided to dedicate his further career to writing the historical biography of Ashoka.The three-volume biography was published between 1941 and 1948. He died in 1957.Elisabeth Steur (Translator) worked as a Child Psychologist between 1962 and 1995 and was fascinated by Keuning s book and her experiences in the surroundings of one of India s great spiritual masters in the late eighties. She took upon herself the task to make these forgotten books available to the Indian reader by taking care of the translation after her retirement.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rupa Publications India
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 8129137135
• ISBN 13: 9788129137135
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1080