The Hitopadesa and the Original Beast Fables of the World 500 B.C.

The Hitopadesa And The Original Beast Fables Of The World 500 B.C. is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a collection of ancient Indian fables, including the Hitopadesa, which is a Sanskrit text that dates back to the 12th century. The book also includes other original beast fables from around the world that were written around 500 B.C. The fables are short stories that feature animals as the main characters and convey moral lessons. The book provides a fascinating insight into the ancient cultures and traditions of various countries and their approach to morality and ethics. The author has also included an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the fables. This book is a great read for those interested in ancient literature, fables, and moral philosophy.THIS 100 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: India and Brahmanism, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610012X.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.