Kalila and Dimna Fables of Friendship and Betrayal with an Introduction by Doris Lessing The tales of Kalila and Dimna, also known as The Panchatantra, Kalila wa Dimna and The Fables of Bidpai, originated around two thousand years ago. These charming and humorous stories about animals have since found their way, in one form or another, into the folklore of every major culture and tradition.

A beautiful book full of mirth and human interest and unsentimental wisdom and vigorous writing. - The Boston Globe

A Cat May Look at a King & 8 other tales to tell your cat From around the world - Korea to Ireland, Burma to France - come these nine hardy cat tales, stories that have survived for generations because of their enduring popularity. Vicious, affectionate, murderous or benign - however you view cats you will find them portrayed here in full contradictory splendour.

Brings a master's touch to the retelling of a clutch of stories concerning cats. - Sunday Telegraph Magazine Article