Under the Painted Eyes: A Story of Nepal
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Binding : Paperback
Pages : 438
Edition : 1st
Size : 5.5" x 8.5"
Condition : New
Language : English
Weight : 0.0-0.5 kg
Publication Year: 1999
Country of Origin : India
Territorial Rights : Worldwide
Reading Age : 13 years and up
HSN Code : 49011010 (Printed Books)
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
The three novels of "Under The Painted Eyes" are set in the shadow of the
great Himalayan Mountains and against the background tapestry of Nepal's
fascinating history and rich culture. Fictional and historical characters
live, love, fight and worship under the watching eyes of the Adi Buddha,
which are painted on the torans of the Swayambhunath and the Bodnath and
other ancient temples. The novels tell of romance and love over the
centuries and the happiness and tragedy they bring. There are the
golden-roofed pagodas and the exotic festivals, intrigue, war and massacre,
and the abuse of power and finally the successful struggle for democracy in
modern times.
Review(s)
"The book brings out mixture of the history of Nepal in the most
interesting manner, in a heady intrigue of romance and war... The
description of temples and festivals alone are engrossing enough to bring
more tourists to Nepal." - TRIBUNE
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About the Author(s)
FERD MAHLER, an economist, worked for many years with the International
Labour Office, a United Nations' agency. During the 1980s he undertook
consultancies in Nepal where he travelled widely and met many people in
both towns and villages. He had the opportunity to learn much of Nepal's
history and culture and its problems.