Publisher's Synopsis
Jataka Tales: Retold (1912) is a collection of ancient Buddhist stories retold by Ellen C. Babbitt. The Jataka Tales are a series of moral stories that teach important lessons about life, wisdom, and compassion. Babbitt's retelling of these tales makes them accessible to a wider audience, bringing the timeless wisdom of the Jataka Tales to a new generation of readers. The stories feature animals, humans, and mythical creatures, and each tale has a moral lesson that is relevant to modern life. The book is beautifully illustrated and provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Buddhist storytelling. Whether read aloud to children or enjoyed by adults, Jataka Tales: Retold is a timeless classic that will entertain and enlighten readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
