The Book of Good Counsels

The Book of Good Counsels

Edwin Arnold

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Editorial:
Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781022106260
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In this collection of Sanskrit fables, readers will find timeless moral lessons, from the importance of friendship and loyalty to the dangers of greed and pride. Edwin Arnold’s beautiful translation brings these stories to life in English, making them accessible to readers around the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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