"William Buck recaptures a spirit, a poetry of expression, an atmosphere of awe, a liveliness of appreciation. The book is a pleasure to read."--Times Literary Supplement "The volume is modern in feeling and masterly in its classical finish of form and expression. It is not only a translation but has been reworked and rewritten with such close similarity with the original that the task deserves to be applauded. The mellifluous muse of the original epic can be heard in this version throughout."--The Journal of Religious Studies "An absorbing tale. Buck has retold the story so that the modern reader will not be discouraged from knowing and loving the stories as he did himself."--Focus on Asian Studies Newsletter