Fables of Pilpay - Couverture souple

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Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1162596082 ISBN 13 : 9781162596082

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Fables of Pilpay is a collection of ancient Indian fables that were originally written in Sanskrit and later translated into Persian and Arabic. The author of the fables is unknown, and the stories are attributed to a wise philosopher named Pilpay, who is said to have lived in ancient India. The fables are primarily animal stories that teach moral lessons and provide insight into human behavior. They feature a wide range of animals, including lions, tigers, monkeys, and mice, who are often anthropomorphized and given human qualities. The stories are told in a simple and straightforward style, making them accessible to readers of all ages. The themes of the fables are universal and timeless, and they continue to be enjoyed by readers around the world today.The fables found in this book are placed under five general headings: fortune favors the bold; that we ought to avoid the insinuations of flatterers and backbiters; that the wicked come to an ill end; how we ought to make choice friends, and what advantage may be reaped from their conversation; and, that we ought always to distrust our enemies, and, if possible, be perfectly informed of whatever passes among them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1162596082
• ISBN 13: 9781162596082
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 294
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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