Selected Foreign Fables

Author: Hou Xiaoqin
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This collection of "Selected Foreign Fables" includes fables from the ancient Indian folk tales "The Five Volumes of Wisdom" as well as fables created by famous Muslim poet Saadi of ancient Persia, the outstanding painter Leonardo da Vinci of the Renaissance, the renowned 18th-century German dramatist Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and the celebrated 18th-century French fable poet Jean de La Fontaine. These fables are treasures of world literature, deeply resonating with countless readers since their inception. The fables from "The Five Volumes of Wisdom," written in the year 1 CE, are characterized by their interconnected narratives, embodying the wisdom of ancient India. Saadi's fables are concise, exquisite, and profound in meaning. Leonardo da Vinci, a versatile artist, expressed his insights into things and life through his fables. Lessing's fables carry a warning tone, while La Fontaine's fables are imbued with a critical spirit. Though originating from different countries, ethnicities, and authors, these fables share common ground in embodying life's philosophies and wisdom. Their collective humor has stirred the hearts of readers across generations.