Rama in Indian Literature, Art and Thought (2 Vols.)
by P. Banerjee

The present book is a monumental work on the Rama theme. The life of Rama, his great courage and qualities and his ideal rule based on truth and justice have exercised a profound influence on the life and thought of the people. The author discusses in chapter I, the origin and growth of the Rama legend, its endless variations and ramifications, the nature, extent and poetic excellence of the Ramayana of Valmiki, who is looked upon in India as the Adi or Prathama Kavi (the first poet). In chapter 2, the author narrates the Rama story based on Valmiki's Ramayana. The Buddha, Jaina and Persian Ramakathas have been described in brief in the Appendix.