STORIES from the Anvar-i Suhaili

A Persian adaptation of the Panchatantra from the collection of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai

Description

Stories and fables are an essential and important part of the oral tradition in India. It has been used for entertainment and leisure activities and has also proved to be a very strong medium of education. One of the most popular and timeless collections of Indian fables is the Panchatantra (the five canons) which was translated into many languages around the world. The Anvar-i Suhaili is a Persian adaptation of the Panchatantra. The stories imbibed with moral lessons are relevant even in today’s world. The present book brings you a collection of a few handpicked stories from Anvar-i Suhaili, centred on good counsel and the importance of friendship. It’s a collector’s item, to be added to every child’s personal library!

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Publication Details

Hardbound in accordion style, pgs 54