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Tales from the Pañcatantra
인도 세밀화풍 · 장 20편 · 그림 245장
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These Bidpai fables, drawn from Maude Barrows Dutton's 1908 collection, offer timeless lessons in morality and wit. The stories feature a rich cast of animals and humans—lions, hares, crows, camels, and kings—who navigate dilemmas of trust, greed, folly, and justice. From the loyal falcon sacrificed by an angry king to the clever hare who tricks a tyrant lion into a well, each tale delivers a pithy insight into human nature. Whether illustrating the perils of imitation, the rewards of courage, or the cost of cruelty, these ancient Indian fables remain delightfully instructive, blending simple storytelling with profound observations on virtue and vice.
차례
- 1. The Rustic and the Nightingale
- 2. The King, the Falcon, and the Drinking-Cup
- 3. The Two Travelers
- 4. The Poor Man, the Rich Man, and the Young Man
- 5. The Merchant and His Iron
- 6. The Gardener, the Farmer, and the Tyrant
- 7. The King, the Hermit, and the Two Princes
- 8. Three Stories About Apes
- 9. The Ass, the Lion, and the Fox
- 10. Three Stories About Foxes
- 11. The Hare, the Fox, and the Wolf
- 12. Three Stories About Snakes
- 13. The Camel-Driver and the Adder
- 14. Two Tortoise Stories
- 15. The Crane and the Crab
- 16. The Lean Cat and the Fat Cat
- 17. Three Stories About Birds
- 18. The Partridge and the Hawk
- 19. The Crow, the Jackal, the Wolf, and the Camel
- 20. The Lion and the Hare