# Puffin Classics: Tales from the Kathasaritsagara

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- Authors: [Somadeva](https://www.bookquiver.com/somadeva)
- Publisher: india_puffin
- ISBN: 978-01-4344-592-0
- Pages: 278
- Published: 2019-12-01
- Language: en_IN
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Do you know the story of Phalabhuti, who narrowly escaped a grisly fate? Or of the kind-hearted Jimutavahana, who was willing to give his life to save a snake from death? Or of young Shringabhuja, who married a rakshasa’s daughter? These are just some of the many tales that make up Somadeva’s Kathasaritsagara , a classic work of Sanskrit literature that is full of memorable characters. Within the pages of this book, you will encounter demons and demi-gods, faithful guards and foolish villagers, golden swans, magic pots and even automatons made of wood! Adapted and wonderfully retold by Rohini Chowdhury, this is a timeless classic that will entertain and enchant readers everywhere.