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 blockhead sons, the fables have ever since traveled the world, illustrating wise conduct of life through the storyteller's art. Witty, wise, shrewd, full of life and humor, the animal-actors in these tales present life filled with sources of lasting joy. The stories are splendid as pure narrative; the verses are captivating and sophisticated. Here, translated from the Sanskrit, they charm the reader with their oriental flavor and spirit.

About the Author

The late ARTHUR W. RYDER, distinguished translator of The Bhagavad-Gita, The Ten Princes, and The Panchatantra, was Professor of Sanskrit at the University of California for many years before his death in 1938.