The Hitopadesa And The Original Beast Fables Of The World 500 B.C.

Book Overview

The Hitopadesa And The Original Beast Fables Of The World 500 B.C. is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a collection of ancient Indian fables that were originally written in Sanskrit and date back to around 500 B.C. The book includes the Hitopadesa, a collection of animal fables that were written in verse and were meant to teach moral values to children. The fables in this book are similar to those found in Aesop's Fables and are still popular in India today. In addition to the Hitopadesa, the book also includes other original beast fables from around the world, including those from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and China. The book provides readers with an insight into the cultural and historical significance of animal fables and their role in shaping moral values and beliefs in different parts of the world.THIS 100 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Brahmanism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610012X.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162908327
• ISBN13: 9781162908328
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"