The Anvar-I Suhaili Or The Lights Of Canopus: Being The Persian Version Of The Fables Of Pilpay (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163252376)

The Anvar-I Suhaili Or The Lights Of Canopus: Being The Persian Version Of The Fables Of Pilpay is a book translated by Edward B. Eastwick. The book is a collection of fables and stories that were originally written in Persian and are based on the ancient Indian collection of animal fables known as the Panchatantra. The book is divided into five chapters, each containing a number of stories that are meant to teach moral lessons and provide guidance on how to live a good life. The stories are told through the characters of animals and are intended to be entertaining as well as educational. The book is an important work of Persian literature and has been translated into many languages. It is a valuable resource for those interested in Persian culture and literature, as well as those interested in the history of fables and storytelling.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: Edward B. Eastwick
ISBN-10: 1163252379
ISBN-13: 9781163252376
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 672
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.35d