The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories
| Author | : Phyllis Granoff |
| Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
| Total Pages | : 314 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| ISBN-10 | : 812081150X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9788120811508 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (508 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories written by Phyllis Granoff and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.