| Editor |
Shedlock, Marie L., 1854-1935 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Moore, Anne Carroll, 1871-1961 |
| Title |
Eastern Stories and Legends
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The hare that ran away -- The monkey and the crocodile -- The spirit that lived in a tree -- The hare that was not afraid to die -- The parrot that fed his parents -- The man who worked to give alms -- The king who saw the truth -- The bull that demanded fair treatment -- The bull that proved his gratitude -- The horse that held out to the end -- The monkey that saved the herd -- The mallard that asked for too much -- The merchant who overcame all obstacles -- The elephant that was honored in old age -- The faithful friend -- The hawk and the osprey -- Grandmother's golden dish -- The elephant that spared life -- How the antelope was caught -- The Banyan Deer -- The pupil who taught his teacher -- The man who told a lie -- The crow that thought it knew -- The Judas tree -- The river-fish and the money -- The dreamer in the wood -- The rice measure -- The poisonous trees -- The well-trained elephant -- The wise physician.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Eastern Stories and Legends" by Marie L. Shedlock, with forewords by T. W. Rhys Davids and an introduction by Annie Carroll Moore, is a collection of moral tales and fables derived from Buddhist literature written in the early 20th century. The work primarily focuses on the Jātakas, ancient stories that illustrate the Buddha’s teachings through the lives of animals and humans, highlighting virtues such as kindness, wisdom, and sacrifice. These tales serve not only as entertainment but also as vehicles for teaching ethical principles to children and adults alike. The opening of the collection sets the stage for its rich narrative tradition, emphasizing the enduring appeal and moral significance of these stories across cultures. It begins with a foreword describing the cultural significance of these tales in Buddhist celebrations, where they are recited by monks before engaged audiences. The editor notes the ethical teachings interwoven in these stories and their universal applicability, suggesting they transcend time and geography. The compelling first tale introduces a nervous hare whose fear creates a ruckus among the other animals, leading to a humorous yet insightful parable about the consequences of unfounded fears and the importance of seeking understanding over panic. This tone of moral reflection continues through the tales, inviting readers to ponder deeper ethical lessons while enjoying the narrative journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BQ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Buddhism
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Buddha (The concept) -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Buddhism -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Buddhist legends
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57380 |
| Release Date |
Jun 23, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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