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Jataka Tales I & II - Ancient Buddhist Stories of Wisdom, Compassion, and Moral Lessons
Hardcover
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515435006
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A timeless collection of Buddhist wisdom stories retold for young readers and lovers of world folklore. Drawn from the ancient Jataka tales of India-stories recounting the previous lives of the Buddha-these classic narratives present enduring lessons about kindness, courage, wisdom, compassion, honesty, and self-sacrifice through richly imaginative animal fables and traditional moral storytelling.
Originally published in the early twentieth century, Ellen C. Babbitt's retellings helped introduce generations of English-speaking readers to one of the great literary and spiritual traditions of the world. In these beautifully adapted stories, clever animals, wandering kings, foolish hunters, loyal friends, and compassionate heroes reveal profound truths through simple yet memorable adventures. The tales combine the accessibility of children's literature with the philosophical depth of Buddhist teaching and ancient folklore.
Jataka Tales I & II preserves the warmth, clarity, and educational spirit that made these retellings enduring classics in homes, schools, and libraries. Babbitt's graceful prose captures both the wonder and moral insight of the original traditions while remaining engaging and approachable for modern readers of all ages.
Ideal for readers of world mythology, Buddhist literature, folklore, classic children's stories, moral fables, educational literature, and multicultural storytelling traditions.
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