The Anwar-I-Suhaili

The Anwar-I-Suhaili Or Lights Of Canopus, Commonly Known As Kalilah And Damnah (1877)

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The Anwar-I-Suhaili, also known as Kalilah and Damnah, is a book written in 1877 by Arthur N. Wollaston. It is a collection of fables and stories that originated in India and were later translated into Arabic and Persian. The book is divided into five parts, each containing a series of stories that teach moral lessons and provide insight into human nature. The stories are told through the characters of two jackals, Kalilah and Damnah, who use their wit and cunning to navigate through various situations. The book is considered a classic of Arabic literature and has been translated into many different languages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in fables, folklore, and Eastern literature.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781167024313
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 526
Weight: 694g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 26mm