Jataka Tales Out of Old India (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436680271)

Jataka Tales Out Of Old India is a book that contains a collection of ancient Indian folk tales that are part of the Jataka tradition. The Jataka tales are stories about the previous lives of the Buddha and the various moral lessons that can be learned from them. In this book, the author, Marguerite Aspinwall, has compiled a selection of these tales and retold them in a way that is accessible to modern readers. The stories are filled with colorful characters, including animals, gods, and humans, and they cover a wide range of themes, such as compassion, wisdom, and generosity. The book is illustrated with beautiful black and white drawings that bring the tales to life. Overall, Jataka Tales Out Of Old India is a delightful book that offers readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India and the timeless wisdom of the Jataka tales.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.

Author: Marguerite Aspinwall
ISBN-10: 1436680271
ISBN-13: 9781436680271
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d