Kalilah and Dimnah Stories for Young Adults (Islamic Classics for Young Adults) [Paperback]

Anynonmous (Author)

Book Description

Series: Islamic Classics for Young Adults | Publication Date: March 30, 2000

This series of stories for young adults is to encourage young people to turn to an important literary heritage. This series is recommended for children 13-18 years old although the stories can be read to younger children. The stories here are adapted from the writtings of Rumi. Other books in this series include: Saadi Stories for Young Adults, Attar Stories for Young Adults, and Rumi Stories for Young Adults.

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A masterpiece of Persian literature in its most elaborate style, it was written in Sanskrit over 2500 years ago and translated from Sanskrit to Pahlavi to Arabic and, finally in 1144 C.E. to Persian which is the basis of this English translation. The names Kalilah and Dimnah are the names of two jackals who are advisors to the lion king. It is also believed that these stories formed the basis for Aesop's Fables.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: A B C International Inc (March 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930637071
• ISBN-13: 978-1930637078
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,192,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, distinctive Persian literature, June 29, 2000

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This review is from: Kalilah and Dimnah Stories for Young Adults (Islamic Classics for Young Adults) (Paperback)

A wonderfully distinctive and beautifully written example of ancient Persian literature. It is a must read for ages 10 and up. The stories have interesting, action-packed plots and end by showing a good moral. They have a variety of different human and animal characters. The book also includes many gorgeous Persian-style illustrations. It is a bit like Aesop's Fables, only better.I hope that anyone who reads this great book will enjoy it as much as I have!