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Tales from the Kathasaritsagara

Tales from the Kathasaritsagara - Penguin Classics

Paperback (28 Nov 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Kathasaritsagara or The Ocean of Stories, is one of the greatest Indian classics. This abridged and translated version brings together a varied selection of histories and legends, myths, animal and folktales, riddles and gnomic stories.

About the Publisher

Penguin Classics

In January 1946, the Penguin Classics list was launched with E. V. Rieu's translation of The Odyssey. The series now consists of over 800 titles including the best in English, American, European, classical and non-western literature and an extensive range of philosophy, religion, art, history and politics titles.

Book information

ISBN: 9780140446982
Publisher: Penguin Group (UK)
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Pub date:
DEWEY: 891.21
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 264
Weight: 227g
Height: 198mm
Width: 128mm
Spine width: 18mm