The tales of "Kalila and Dimna", also known variously as "The Panchatantra", "The Fables of Bidpai", "The Lights of Canopus", and "The Morall Philosophie of Doni" originated in India almost two thousand years ago.
These charming and humorous stories about animals have found their way in one form or another into the folklore of every major culture and tradition. What links the fables is the core message about managing power, wise leadership and the value of true friendship.
In his re-writing of this world classic, Ramsay Wood deftly knits several oral story-telling traditions into captivating modern literary style. This version from all major ancient texts is the first new compendium in English since 1570. These beautifully illustrated tales will be treasured by young and old alike.
'Racy, funny, vigorous, contemporary.' DORIS LESSING
'Wood's superb stories should be set aside Italo Calvino's retelling of the folktales of Italy.' CARLOS FUENTES
'Stories as closely interfolded as the petals of a rose.' URSULA LE GUIN
--This text refers to the
Kindle Edition
edition.
These charming and humorous stories about animals have found their way in one form or another into the folklore of every major culture and tradition. What links the fables is the core message about managing power, wise leadership and the value of true friendship.
In his re-writing of this world classic, Ramsay Wood deftly knits several oral story-telling traditions into captivating modern literary style. This version from all major ancient texts is the first new compendium in English since 1570. These beautifully illustrated tales will be treasured by young and old alike.
'Racy, funny, vigorous, contemporary.' DORIS LESSING
'Wood's superb stories should be set aside Italo Calvino's retelling of the folktales of Italy.' CARLOS FUENTES
'Stories as closely interfolded as the petals of a rose.' URSULA LE GUIN
