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Title: The Mahabharata: Part 2-The Book of the Assembly Hall and Part 3-The Book of the Forest by J.A. Vanbuitenen ISBN: 0-226-84664-4 Publisher: University of Chicago Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1981 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $32.50

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Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: The tragedy
Comment: The tragedy of J.A. B. van Buitenen's most excellent translation is his passing in 1979 that prevented the translation from being completed. Therefore, I warn those who read the first 2200 pages (the first three volumes) that they will have to seek out another translation (such as that by P.Lal, which, in my opinion is not of the caliber of van Buitenen's) if they wish to complete the epic tale.

Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Scholarly Edition
Comment: This book is the best scholarly, annotated English edition of the Great Indian epic. It is definitely not for beginners though. If you are already familiar with the story, and would like to know more about the historical bakcground, I highly recommend this. Of course, like most heavily annotated books of ancient scripture, this can't be read like a novel.

Rating: 3
Summary: Very dense
Comment: I have read many many translations of the Mahabharata. This was the first one that I could not make it through. The translation was so dense and wordy. I ended up giving it to my mom who had a much higher understanding of the Mahabharata, and was able to read through it and enjoy it. Let's just say I would not purchase this as an intro book to the Mahabharata.

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