Thursday, June 30, 2011

CLEVER RABBIT'S ADVENTURES




by TG Arya
Illustration: Ugyen
Paljor Publications, New Delhi
ISBN:81-86230-49-1 / Rs.60/-

The book contains two popular adventures on the exploits of Ribong, Clever Rabbit, well-beloved Tibetan folk tale character. Despite being small and weak, Ribong outwits other animals in the wild. The tales also explain how his lip became cleft (Shoto). Both tales have the moral that no matter how small or weak you may be, with your wit and intelligence you can overcome your enemies, unless, of course, there is too much mischief! The book is bilingual, in Tibetan and English, with illustrations.

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