Simon & Schuster Twenty Jataka Tales [Paperback] [Jan 01, 1985] Noor Inayat Khan - Softcover

Noor Inayat Khan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1620552922 ISBN 13: 9781620552926

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1985

Synopsis

About the book: twenty jataka tales these twenty tales have been drawn from famous legends concerning the former lives of the buddha. Beloved by children and adults alike, they tell of people and animals moved to acts of sacrifice by the noble example of their fellow creatures. The flavor is often suggestive of aesop, as are the lessons that are so subtly and keenly conveyed. Presented in a simplified narrative, the tales maintain the magical and timeless beauty of their far eastern origins. The stories are ideal for reading to children, as they tell of highly dramatic adventures that are resolved by non-violent and compassionate means. Challenging circumstances bring forth courage and the capacity to love, opening the way to solutions against seemingly impossible odds. This book will also be coveted for its exquisite illustrations by the well-known illustrator h. Willebeek le mair.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 1620552922
• ISBN 13: 9781620552926
• Binding: Paperback