Classic Folktales retold with a dash of Math and Logic

<p>The idea for this book was inspired by the author's own questioning approach. The Panchatantra and Aesop's fables are timeless classics that have endured for thousands of years carrying with them ageless wisdom. </p><p>For example while the story of ‘The Crow and the Pitcher’ teaches the important moral that creativity can help solve problems the retold version in this book questions the effort required to drop the pebbles and considers alternate solutions more objectively. </p><p>Similarly while the story of ‘The Old Man and His Sons’ emphasizes the unquestionable moral that “unity is strength the retelling introduces the modern construct of Game Theory (specifically the Prisoner's Dilemma) to reinforce the same message. </p><p>In the case of ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’ where the moral centers on the importance of saving this book extends the lesson by highlighting how compounding plays a crucial role in wealth creation and preservation.</p><p><b>About the Author:</b><br>Agastya is a junior at Aditya Birla World Academy Mumbai India. He harbors a deep interest in Mathematics along with Physics and Economics. This is his debut book. </p><p>During his childhood he extensively read folktales including the Panchatantra and Aesop's fables which instilled in him a desire to offer a fresh perspective as a young adult. Given his strong inclination toward Mathematics readers may find the use of mathematical thinking to question explore and find solutions particularly engaging. </p><p>The author hopes that while retaining the original essence of these classic tales he can inspire a spirit of inquiry and complement it with a logical approach to problem-solving.</p>