This retelling of the story of Krishna, draws from the puranas, from folk tales and legends to paint a picture of one of the most deeply loved deities. Krishna, the dark one, is also the one who draws us close to him. Divine, at the same time endearingly human, he is at once the beloved child, the stealer of hearts, the loyal friend, the astute statesman and king, the valiant hero, the simple cowherd, and the great philosopher and teacher. Shanta Rameshwar Rao’s retelling of Krishna’s story is moving and charming, full of the wonder of his grace, and at the same time, very contemporary. The story is further brought to life by Bulbut Sharma’s paintings especially commissioned for this book. Drawing on contemporary, traditional and folk genres they add another, rich dimension to the book. the motif and symbols, drawn in the style of the sanjhis of Mathura evoke Vraja and the presence of Krishna.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shanta Rameshwar Rao
Shanta Rameshwar Rao is one of India's finest writers. She writes for both children and adults, and indeed her work can be read by both with equal enjoyment. Her first book Tales of Ancient India was reprinted several times, and has now been adapted as a supplementary reader for schools. It has also been published in the UK. Other books by her are The Bulbul's Ruby Nose-ring and other stories, Chathu the Elephant Boy (with Karoor Neelakantha Pillai), Seethu, and The Mahabharata and in Worship of Shiva. (The last two titles are available in this series). Her novel Children of God has received wide acclaim. Her most recent book is The Rainmaker and Other Stories. In 1961 Mrs. Rameshwar Rao founded the Vidyaranya School in Hyderabad. She continues to teach in and to direct the school. In her capacity as teacher and educationist she has also written several books for use in the classroom at both school and college level. Born in Mercara educated in Patna, Hyderabad and Lucknow, she lives and works in Hyderabad.
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