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The Panchatantra
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025403847
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 488
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Each of the five books within The Panchatantra focuses on a central principle: the loss of friends, the winning of friends, the war between crows and owls, the loss of gains, and the consequences of ill-considered actions. Populated by clever jackals, wise lions, and treacherous monkeys, these tales utilize wit and irony to impart moral and political lessons that remain strikingly relevant today.
As a cornerstone of Sanskrit literature, The Panchatantra has traveled across borders and centuries, influencing global folklore and literary traditions from the Middle East to Europe. This translation captures the rhythmic prose and poetic elegance of the original text, offering readers a timeless exploration of ethics and worldly wisdom. Its unique combination of entertainment and instruction makes it an essential work for those interested in classical literature and the art of storytelling.
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