The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories

The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories

Author: Phyllis Granoff

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

ISBN: 812081150X

Category: Sanskrit literature

Page: 290

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The stories in this collection span almost one thousand years of story-telling in India. Most originate in North India and all were written by Jain monks for the edification and amusement of the faithful. The treasures of India`s heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly from these Jain stories which have been carefully preserved through the years. The Stories in The Clever Adulteress have been translated by a renowned group of scholars from India, North America and Europe. Each translator has chosen his or her favorites from the vast treasures of Jain literature.
The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories
Language: en
Pages: 290

The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories

Authors: Phyllis Granoff
Categories: Sanskrit literature
Type: BOOK - Published: 1993 - Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

The stories in this collection span almost one thousand years of story-telling in India. Most originate in North India and all were written by Jain monks for the edification and amusement of the faithful. The treasures of India`s heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly from these Jain
Narrating Karma and Rebirth
Language: en
Pages: 239

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Authors: Naomi Appleton
Categories: Philosophy
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-02-13 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Language: en
Pages: 384

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Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006-10-26 - Publisher: Penguin UK

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Language: en
Pages: 212

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Authors: Naomi Appleton
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-11-25 - Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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