The Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden
Product Description
Selected, translated and with an introduction by Phyllis Granoff
Beautifully translated from the Sanskrit, the stories in this volume reflect the vital tradition of Jain storytelling between the seventh and fifteenth centuries. Some of their characters find bliss by renouncing the world, others by living within it in peace and moderation. There are stories depicting the painful consequences of a loved one’s becoming a monk and the triumph of Jain women who win their husbands over to their religion. The climactic story follows an unsuspecting traveler’s journey through a forest of destructive passions. Ranging from simple folk tales to sophisticated narratives of rebirth, The Forest of Thieves and the Magic Garden opens a window onto a rich religious tradition.
Softcover: 373 pages
Publisher: Penguin Classics (August 28, 2007)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 7.6" x 5.1" x 1.3"
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