Author: Amar Chitra KathaPublisher: Amar Chitra Katha
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
How the Jackal ate the Elephant
Author: Amar Chitra KathaPublisher: Amar Chitra Katha
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The Complete Works of Count TolstY Volume Xii
Author: Leo TolstoyPublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
A Turtle asked an Eagle to teach her how to fly. The Eagle advised her not to try, as she was not fit for it; but she insisted. The Eagle took her in his claws, raised her up, and dropped her: she fell on stones and broke to pieces.
The jackal and the wardrum
Author: G. L. CHANDIRAMANIPublisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999524
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A hungry jackal finds food when he overcomes fear. A curious monkey meddles with something that does not concern him and comes to a sticky end. Philosophy, psychology, politics and human relations become simple enough to be understood by a child in Pandit Vishnu Sharma's brilliant work, the Panchatantra. Written and compiled in around 200 BC, every story is as relevant today as it was in ancient times.
Fifty Books
Author: American Institute of Graphic ArtsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The Complete Works of Count Tolstoy
Author: graf Leo TolstoyThe Complete Works of Count Tolstoy: Fables for children. Stories for children. Natural science stories. Popular education. Decembrists. Moral tales
Author: graf Leo TolstoyThe Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories
Author: Lewis CarrollPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10380
Book Description
The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an anthology that weaves together a rich tapestry of tales from a bevy of illustrious authors, embracing a wide array of literary styles from fairy tales to animal stories, and classic children's literature. With contributions from the minds behind Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Importance of Being Earnest, Treasure Island, and many more, this collection stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of storytelling across generations and cultures. Highlighted within are narratives that have shaped the contours of childhood imagination, each story a gem contributing to the overarching themes of adventure, morality, and the nuances of human (and animal) emotion. The remarkable variety within this compendium ensures the presence of a magical story for every reader. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from Lewis Carroll to Hans Christian Andersen, and including figures like Beatrix Potter and Rudyard Kipling, offer an anthology that spans the breadth of the 19th and early 20th centuries, encapsulating pivotal moments in literature. These writers, many of whom were pioneers in their respective genres, collectively represent a historical and cultural mosaic that enriched the literary landscape of their time. Their backgrounds, from varying corners of the world, provide a multifaceted exploration of societal norms, triumphs, and struggles through the lens of fantastical and heartwarming tales. The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an indispensable collection for those who wish to delve into the world of literature that has charmed and educated generations. It offers readers the unique opportunity to traverse the myriad landscapes fashioned by these master storytellers. This anthology is more than a journey through the annals of literary history; it is a voyage that spans the spectrum of human emotion and the complexities of the world through the simplicity of children's stories. Ideal for scholars, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of story-telling, this book illuminates the power of literature to transcend time, teaching timeless morals and showcasing the art of narrative in its most enchanting forms.
University of California Chronicle
Author: University of California Chronicle
Author: University of California, BerkeleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
THE PANCHATANTRA
Author: Narindar Uberoi KellyPublisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9351951308
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
A RAT THAT ATE IRON. A BIRD WITH TWO HEADS. FOUR GREEDY TREASURE-SEEKERS. A DOG THAT WENT TO FOREIGN LANDS TO FIND FOOD. These are only a few of the colourful stories that long, long ago ? it is said ? a sage told three princes so that they could learn to live wisely. Instead of giving them boring lessons, the learned tutor told them fables alive with animals and human characters faced with difficult situations about friendship, cooperation, quarrels and ambition. The tales told by Pandit Vishnu Sharma about 2,500 years ago offer a map of how to make one?s way through life in a moral and wise manner. These stories of friends and enemies, cruelty and deceit, honour and humility, foolishness and cunning, deception and honesty, tell us about the choices we have and how to find a solution to tough questions of right and wrong. This all-colour, beautifully illustrated edition contains stories retold from all five books of the Panchatantra and is designed to make it easy for readers to move from story to story, and across stories within stories ? making it a must-have for readers young and old.