Tales from the Kathasaritsagara (Puffin Classics)
- Publisher : Penguin Random House
- Publishing year : October 2019
- Binding : Paperback
- ISBN : 9780143445920
- Imprint : Puffin Books
- Age Group : Young Reader
- Language : English
Do you know the story of Phalabhuti, who narrowly escaped a grisly fate?Or of the kind-hearted Jimutavahana, who was wil ...
Do you know the story of Phalabhuti, who narrowly escaped a grisly fate?Or of the kind-hearted Jimutavahana, who was willing to give his life to save a snake from death?Or of young Shringabhuja, who married a rakshasa's daughter?These are just some of the many tales that make up Somadeva's Kathasaritsagara, a classic work of Sanskrit literature that is full of memorable characters. Within the pages of this book, you will encounter demons and demi-gods, faithful guards and foolish villagers, golden swans, magic pots and even automatons made of wood! Adapted and wonderfully retold by Rohini Chowdhury, this is a timeless classic that will entertain and enchant readers everywhere.
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