The Anwar-I-Suhaili

The Anwar-I-Suhaili: Or Lights Of Canopus Commonly Known As Kalilah And Damnah (1877) Is A Book Written By Arthur N. Wollaston. It Is A Translation Of The Famous Arabic Fable Collection Kalilah And Damnah Which Is Also Known As The Fables Of Bidpai. The Book Is A Collection Of Animal Fables That Teaches Moral Lessons And Is Considered One Of The Most Important Works Of Arabic Literature. The Anwar-I-Suhaili Is Divided Into Five Parts Each Containing A Number Of Short Fables. The Stories Are Told By A Wise Old Jackal Named Kalilah To A Foolish Bull Named Dimnah Who Is The King'S Advisor. The Book Is Named After The Brightest Star In The Southern Constellation Of Carina Canopus Which Is Also Known As Suhaili In Arabic. The Anwar-I-Suhaili Is A Valuable Contribution To The Study Of Arabic Literature And Is An Entertaining Read For Anyone Interested In Fables And Moral Tales.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.