My Favourite Stories (Paperback)

Gulzar

ISBN 10: 8129121182 / ISBN 13: 9788129121189

Published by Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. There was once a king who had three stupid sons. A learned man visited the kingdom and offered to teach the boys the true qualities of kings-kindness, bravery and a sense of justice. He narrated them one story a day, and these became known as the well-loved Panchatantra tales. Gulzar turns these stories into story-poems, to be read aloud or enjoyed alone. He describes how a rabbit outwits a hungry lion, and tells us why a girl married a mouse. There is a story about a mosquito who was an unwelcome guest, and one about the foolish donkey who could not stop singing. Hilarious and wise, naughty and clever, this retelling of the Panchatantra by one of India's most loved writers will be treasured by readers of all ages. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Favourite Stories (Paperback)
• Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8129121182
• ISBN 13: 9788129121189
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

My Favourite Stories: Boskys Panchatantra is a compilation of some of the best-known stories from the Panchatantra collection of tales. These stories have been around for as long as one can remember, and are cited as the most frequently translated works produced in India. The animal-based tales usually carry a moral at the end of them, and have been passed down for generations from parents to their children and grandchildren. They were originally believed to be relayed by a king to his three sons to impart some of his wisdom to them. These stories teach lessons in kindness, bravery, generosity, and justice. My Favourite Stories: Boskys Panchatantra presents these well-loved tales to readers in the format of a poem. They have been adapted and penned by renowned lyricist and poet Gulzar. In this book, the author presents these story poems in a manner that is engaging and entertaining, yet simple enough for young minds to grasp. The true essence of the story is retained, as the stories get transformed into al yrical treat for the reader. Gulzar’s retelling of these famous tales is witty and amusing, and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. The 1st edition of My Favourite Stories: Boskys Panchatantra was published by Red Turtle in the year 2013. The book is available in paperback.

About the Author

Poet, filmmaker, lyricist and writer, Gulzar was born in Deena, Jhelum, which is now in Pakistan. He has written numerous poems, short stories, plays, ballets, children's books and film and television serial scripts, and has received both national and international acclaim for these works. He has received the National Film Award seven times in various categories. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for best writing in Urdu in 2002, and was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2004. Gulzar believes his best is yet to come!