This title is currently out of stock. Leave us your email address, we’d let you know when it’s in stock again!
-
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Panchatantra: Teaching Tales of Old India
The Panchatantra: Teaching Tales of Old India
Couldn't load pickup availability
Collectively, the stories in this volume have been known as the Panchatantra, the Five Books. Although they originated in India, they have been told and retold all over the world in various versions and have impacted many literary genres, particularly those containing animal characters and ‘nesting stories’, that is, a story within a story within yet another story. These stories have influenced Arabic and European story-telling since the Middle Ages and are clear precursors of Aesop’s Fables and Arabian Nights.
This edition, like the original Panchatantra, comprises eighty-five nesting stories placed within five frame stories. It is a collection of ancient folk wisdom, a guide on how to live a wise and good life in the multicultural, global world of today.
Details of Book
Related Collections:
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
-
One Line Summary
Ancient Indian fables teaching wisdom and life skills.
-
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to timeless stories that blend cultural wisdom and engaging animals, this collection of Panchatantra tales is a wonderful find. It's more than just charming storytelling; it offers valuable lessons that remain relevant in today’s multicultural world. Reading these stories can feel like a journey into ancient India while still providing insights we can all embrace now.