Kalila and Dimna by Wheeler Thackston
'This masterful translation of one of the most popular books of world literature makes available to an English readership the animal tales known collectively as Kalila and Dimna Kalila and Dimna
"Kalila and Dimna is an important work of world literature that pertains to several areas of intellectual inquiry: the history of literary translation, cultural exchange, animals and allegory, and mirrors for princesThackston’s translation of this classical Persian text is elegant and idiomatic, and the multiple prefaces are useful in tracking the movement of this work across cultures. This is a book that can be enjoyed by students, scholars, and general readers alike."
—Sunil Sharma, Boston University
—Sunil Sharma, Boston University
Wheeler M. Thackston is retired Professor of the Practice in Persian and Other Near Eastern Languages, Harvard University, and author of numerous editions and translations from Persian, Arabic, and Chaghatai Turkish.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781624668081 |
| ISBN 10 | 1624668089 |
| Title | Kalila and Dimna |
| Author | Wheeler Thackston |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
| Year published | 2019-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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