Irawati karve books list of books by author irawati karve. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. And even their acceptance might be more theoretical than practical. But it is not just about interesting tidbits, this is an analytical piece of work. Karves knowledge and understanding of the epic can be seen by reading this work of hers. The end of an epoch, and racial problems in asia, and more on.
May 21, 2017 irawati karve yuganta is not a linear retelling of the mahabharata, instead it uses a few characters to do a critical analysis of the epic. Yuganta by irawati karve raises interest in reading the original epic in full. Sought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, yet appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and present alike, and human needs and responses in the. Yuganta, the end of an epoch irawati karve download. Ebook yuganta as pdf download portable document format. She was also a prolific writer whose works won several accolades in the course of her career. Biography of irawati karve and his contribution towards. Irawati karve was an indian educationist, anthropologist, sociologist and a writer from maharashtra, india.
Feb 21, 2014 iravati karves yuganta end of an epoch is not a rehash of the epic. The end of an epoch is a book written by anthropologist irawati karve. The end of an epoch, a study of the main characters of the mahabharata treats them as historical figures and uses their attitudes and behavior to gain an understanding of the times in which they lived. Irawati karve, named after the famous burmese river irrawaddy was a prominent indian sociologist, anthropologist, educationist, and a prolific writer. Apart from this book, karve has published a few other books, entitled hindu society an interpretation, maharashtra land and people, and kinship organization in india. Yuganta by irawati karve part 2 book summary books and. Yuganta by irawati karve book summary books and bliss. Irawati karve was an indian anthropologist, educationist, and a writer. Yuganta is, quite simply, the best book on the mahabharata that i have read. The author of this book, irawati karve, was also a wellknown anthropologist and educationist from india. Irawati karve 15 december 1905 11 august 1970 was an indian anthropologist.
To a large extent this book has influenced my perceptions about mahabharata. She was the daughterinlaw of maharshi dhondo keshav karve. It is an indepth character analysis of prominent characters and controversial subjects in the great epic of mahabharata. See all books authored by irawati karve, including yuganta. Sought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, yet appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and present alike, and human needs and responses in her own time and in antiquity as. The idea of writing my mahabharata studies in english occurred to me first when friends and pupils in the u. Karve s knowledge and understanding of the epic can be seen by reading this work of hers. Indiafacts does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of. Had read a couple of these essays as an adolescent when i was heavily into mahabharatarelated literature straightforward translations as well as analytical works by krishna chaitanya and others and i remember feeling a mild annoyance towards them at the time. The end of an epoch by irawati karve and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Making her mark in a maledominated discipline was not an easy feat, but karves prowess in her subject helped her find her footing. The bhakti cult only started irawti later years, in the kaliyuga, when the concept of gurus or prophets or messiahs began. The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author.
The end of an epoch, her study in marathi of the characters and society in the mahabharata, we obtain ample illustration of the range and quality of irawati karves mind. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. An interpretation, a scholarly treatise in english, or through yuganta. Yuganta end of an epoch paperback january 1, 2006 by irawati karve author 4. Iravati karves yuganta end of an epoch is not a rehash of the epic. They should be studied to learn from their life and times, without judging them for their actions. She was indias first women anthropologist, when this sector was still in developing stage in india and several countries.
Irawati karve profile, biography and life history veethi. This book is a study on the main protagonists of mahabharata. Yuganta the end of an epoch irawati karve internet archive. Yuganta, by irawati karve reading the mahabharata human toil, expectations, hates, friendships all seem puny and without substance, like withered leaves eddying in the summer wind. Indiafacts does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information in this article. The end of an epoch by irawati karve is a book which studies the pivotal events and characters of the mahabharata with a logical, analytical and critical point of view. Jai arjun singh is an author and runs the popular cinema and books blog jabberwock. Irawati karve studies the humanity of the mahabharata s great figures, with all their virtues and their. Buy this book yuganta the end of an epoch by irawati karve at amazon india. Karmarkar, an engineer in myingyan, burma, on december 15, 1905 and died on august 11, 1970. Irawati karve 15 december 1905 august 11, 1970 was an anthropologist, sociologist, educationist and writer from maharashtra, india contents 1 early life and education.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. These character studies treat the protagonists of the book as. She received a masters degree in sociology from pune in 1928 and a doctorate in anthropology from berlin in 1930. Short biography of irawati karve your article library. A mustread for anyone who finds mahabharata interesting. Yuganta by iravati karve tells us to first accept this fact. Her critical analysis of the book and the characters not only point out the incongruencies of the epic that i have known but has also shook my fundamental grounding on ideals and made me realize how disastrous they can be when they multiply to. Irawati karve is a woman anthropologist of india who was born in burma and educated in pune.
Quotes by irawati karve that values are always relative to time and place is the stand taken by indian philosophy. The end of an epoch by irawati karve translated from marathi by the author may 11, 2017 july 16, 2017 books weve read admin leave a comment i read m t vasudevan nairs bhima lone warrior malayalam original randamoozham and kavita kanes karnas wife. The end of an epoch by irawati karve april 19, 2017 april 27, 2017 dhanyalakshmi this book which came as a gift from a dear friend, was written by irawati karve in marathi, translated to english by w. This venture has at last been completed, thanks mostly to my american and indian daughters, maxine, jai and gauri. It is an indepth character analysis of prominent characters and controversial subjects in. Has anyone read yuganta, iravati karves book on mahabharat. She was born in mynjan in burma and educated in pune, india.
This is not a story book, but rather a collection of essays which analyse various characters of mahabharata and their roles. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Biography of irawati karve and his contribution towards sociology. Nov 09, 2015 i have read the book and it is brilliant. Click download or read online button to get yuganta book now. For an outstanding research in anthropology, the berlin university conferred on her the d. Ive been reading irawati karves yuganta, a collection of essays on the mahabharata and its characters. The razor edge of irawati karve s intelligence transforms the entire mahabharata from a work full of religious allusions and inconsistencies explained away by deus ex machina into something much more valuable the ultimate humanist story, of real people, facing real problems, and with real consequences that they had. The razor edge of irawati karves intelligence transforms the entire mahabharata from a work full of religious allusions and inconsistencies explained away by deus ex machina into something much more valuable the ultimate humanist story, of real people, facing real problems, and with real consequences that they had. Yuganta by irawati karve part 2 book summary books. She challenges the familiar and formulates refreshingly new interpretations, all the while refusing to judge harshly or venerate blindly. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
H karmarkar worked in a cotton mill, karve did her schooling at huzur paga boarding school in pune. Oct 26, 2007 ive been reading irawati karve s yuganta, a collection of essays on the mahabharata and its characters. Duryodhana, the arch villain of the work, had been humiliated by the pandava heroes and had cause for resentment. Irawati karves yuganta is one of the best books that i have read on the mahabharata till date. Sought out by an inquirer like her, whose view of life is secular, scientific, anthropological in the widest sense, it is also appreciative of literary values, social problems of the past and present alike, and human needs and responses in the present and past. The premise of the book is that the mahabharata is essentially a record of events than a mythological tale. Irawati karve studies the humanity of the mahabharata s great figures, with all their virtues and their equally numerous faults. Irawati karve was a stalwart of indian sociology when it had just been institutionalized in the country. The book was written in marathi at first but later it was translated in english by w. Before devdutt pattnaik came it was irawati karve he credits her in his book, jaya. At a simplistic level, the basic story thread is indeed communicated, while delving into these characters and placing them in the context of the story. Irawati karve, thus, presents a delightful collection of essays, scientific in spirit, yet appreciative of the literary tradition of the mahabharata. Irawati karve 1905 11 august 1970 was an indian sociologist, anthropologist, educationist, and a writer from maharashtra, india.
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