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Writer

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Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

Books by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

كليلة ودمنة (Kalila wa dimna) Cover image

كليلة ودمنة (Kalila wa dimna)

Fiction Children's Literature
Indian Literature Moral Tales Animal Fables World literature Didactic Literature Panchatantra Wisdom literature Mirrors for Princes Arabic Literary Prose Political Fables

Kalila wa Dimna is a classic work of Arabic literature, originally derived from ancient Indian fables. It comprises a collection of animal fables and moral tales, personifying animals to impart profound wisdom and guidance. These tales explore themes...

Fables of Pilpay Cover image

Fables of Pilpay

Fiction Fairy Tale Mythology Children's Literature
Morality Indian Literature Fables La Fontaine Folklore Ancient Literature Animal tales European literature Anthropomorphic Animals Arabic Literature

The Fables of Pilpay is a collection of moralistic animal fables that originated in ancient India. The fables were first translated into Arabic in the 8th century and have since been translated into many other languages. The fables feature a cast of...