The Book of Good Counsels

Edwin Arnold

191 pages
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Edwin Arnold's translation of the Hitopadesha, the Sanskrit book of fables written to teach young princes how to make friends and avoid enemies. Animal stories framed by short verses of practical wisdom.

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