{"product_id":"the-caravan-by-s-l-bhyrappa-rare-books","title":"The Caravan by S.L. Bhyrappa [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eSaartha\u003c\/em\u003e is an expansive historical novel set in \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e8th-century India\u003c\/strong\u003e, following a caravan's journey across the subcontinent. Through the eyes of the caravan's leader, \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eNagabhatta\u003c\/strong\u003e, the narrative spans religious, political, economic, and cultural landscapes—featuring significant figures like \u003cstrong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eAdi Shankaracharya\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eMandana Mishra\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eUbhaya Bharati\u003c\/strong\u003e, and institutions such as Nalanda University. The novel unfolds on multiple layers: it's part \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"657\"\u003epicaresque travelogue\u003c\/strong\u003e, part \u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eromantic tale\u003c\/strong\u003e (Nagabhatta and Chandrika), and deeply \u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"738\"\u003ephilosophical\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring \u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eAdvaita Vedanta\u003c\/strong\u003e and spiritual dilemmas alongside rich historical detail. Bhyrappa's authentic recreation of the era immerses readers in a vivid pan-Indian milieu \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEarly Life \u0026amp; Education\u003c\/strong\u003e: Born August 20, 1931, in Hassan district, Karnataka, Bhyrappa earned both an MA in Philosophy and a PhD in Aesthetics, later teaching philosophy at NCERT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLiterary Career\u003c\/strong\u003e: A prolific and best-selling novelist in Kannada for over 50 years, he has authored 24 novels and multiple critical works. Several works—including \u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eVamshavriksha\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eDaatu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eParva\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eSaartha\u003c\/em\u003e—have been acclaimed and translated across India \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recipient of major honors such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eSahitya Akademi Award (1975)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eSaraswati Samman (2010)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eSahitya Akademi Fellowship (2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"187\"\u003ePadma Shri (2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"217\"\u003ePadma Bhushan (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S._L._Bhyrappa?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S._L._Bhyrappa?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bhyrappa’s writing integrates \u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"114\"\u003edeep philosophical inquiry, rigorous historical research\u003c\/strong\u003e, and narratives rooted in Indian soil. His novels often spark public debate and academic scrutiny, reflecting his position as one of the most powerful voices in contemporary Indian literature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slbhyrappa.in\/slb-profile-kannadaa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/slbhyrappa.in\/slb-profile-kannadaa\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGlobal Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e: A lifelong traveler and classical music enthusiast, he draws from personal experiences in mountains, forests, and across cultures, bringing a global lens to deeply Indian narratives \u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255601291450,"sku":"34M6NM801-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_576fdce7-f9cc-4e31-98ec-13126212b60e.jpg?v=1761066346","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-caravan-by-s-l-bhyrappa-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}