Sauptik: Blood and Flowers
Sauptik: Blood and Flowers by Amruta Patil, published by HarperCollins Publishers India on October 20, 2016, is a graphic novel that presents a revisionist retelling of ancient tales that have influenced generations. This 256-page edition continues the narrative from Adi Parva, intertwining breathtaking art with classic storytelling rooted in the Mahabharata and Puranas, while also reflecting contemporary themes.
In Sauptik, readers will find a rich visual experience that emphasizes humanity’s connection to nature, including soil, rivers, and forests. The story is carried forward by Ashwatthama, who survives the Kurukshetra battle, adding depth to the narrative established in the first book. This work not only revisits traditional tales but also engages with the tradition of oral storytelling, making it relevant for modern audiences.
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Sauptik: Blood and Flowers is a revisionist retelling of some of our oldest tales which have inspired and guided generations of people. The sequel to Adi Parva, which was chosen as one of 2012’s Best Graphic Novels by comic book historian Paul Gravett, this book combines breath-taking art with classic storytelling. Based on the Mahabharata, the Puranas and the tradition of oral storytellers, Sauptik is also very contemporary. The narrative, with its lush visuals, emphasizes, over and over, our forgotten connection with the soil, with rivers, with forests, with fire. In book one, Adi Parva: Churning of the Ocean, the celestial river Ganga narrates events from the beginning of time and in its sequel, Sauptik: Blood and Flowers, Ashwatthama carries the story forward after surviving the Kurukshetra battle.
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