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This research is entitled "A Comparative Literature Study: Themes and Motives in the Novel Amba by Lakmi Pamuntjak and the Epic of the Mahabharata by C.Rajagopalachari". The purpose of this study is to describe the themes and motifs of the two works, namely, the novel Amba and the Epic of the Mahabharata using comparative literature that focuses on themes and motifs which include (1) thoughts, (2) characterization, (3) plot, (4) setting, and (5) expression Through the comparative descriptive method carried out in this research will produce similarities and differences between the two literary works. The results of the research that has been carried out from both works are that there are similarities and differences from the aspects of themes and motifs. This research is conducted textually and focuses on examining its intrinsic elements. The differences between the literary works each bring up common points or common threads in the story. The findings of this study are that the novel Amba is a new work born from an old work entitled the Mahabharata Epic, and its influence is found in the themes and motifs of literary works.