Download or read book Wits of Mulla Nasruddin Illustrated written by Sufiyan and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Mulla Nasruddin ? Is he a real person ? Or is he a character born out of someone's imagination and shaped after the best wits or all times and climes ? We may never know the exact answers to these questions, but whoever he be, his wit and wisdom have captivated the whole world. Many countries claim Mulla Nasruddin as their native. Some say he was Persian. The Turks claim that the Mulla's mortal remains are laid to rest in their country and even hold an annual festival in his memory. The Greeks and Indians look upon Nasruddin as an integral part of their folklore. So do the people of Sicily and the Arabs. In 1970s the then Soviet Union installed a statue in his honor at Bukhara, Uzbekistan.Nasruddin, as such, belong to entire mankind. For he embodies the best of humor that was conceived with his great wits. We present a few stories here based on the his folklore in India. Note that the tales of Mulla are often criticized for the smack more of "getting away with something" or "outsmarting someone,often a person with lesser intellect", so the tales might not be suitable for very young impressionable children. However teenagers and above will find the tales a good light read.
Download or read book The Wits Wisdom Of Mulla Nasruddin written by Mulla Nasrudin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mulla Nasrudin can be a fool, he can be a clown, yet he can occasionally be very wise and very funny. The book is full of stories about the way Nasrudin tricks people, and sometimes gets tricked himself.
Download or read book Mullah Nasruddin Tales of Wit and Wisdom written by Sampurna Chattarji and published by Penguin Random House India Pvt.Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of Mulla Nasruddin written by and published by books catalog. This book was released on 2002 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Mulla Nasruddin? Is he an imaginary character or a real figure ? When and where did he live? Perhaps, these questions will never be answered convincingly. But what is sure is that, with his ready wit, humour and belief in human values, Mulla nasruddin is beyond any political and racial boundaries. He belongs to all mankind, to all ages. His wit and intelligence is amusing as well as amazing, and he is always, always, very lovable.
Download or read book The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin written by Idries Shah and published by Octagon Press Ltd. This book was released on 1983 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, Nasrudin's anecdotes are seen to be parallel to the mind's working, designed to amuse the tea-house, but also intended for use on other levels.
Download or read book MULLA NASRUDDIN written by BPI and published by BPI Publishing. This book was released on with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mulla Nasruddin is a great collection of stories of a wise man called Mulla Nasruddin. He lived centuries ago and is famous worldwide as a witty character. The stories in the book reflect Nasruddin's brilliance in dealing with tricky situations and providing intelligent and amusing solutions. His wit, wisdom and presence of mind make him an endearing character.
Download or read book Adventures Of Mulla Naseeruddin written by Mona Gupta and published by Mind Melodies. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Naseeruddin was a 13th century satirical Sufi figure, who received admiration and appreciation from the people due to his wit and intellect. He is popular among the masses as a philosopher and a wise man. In many instances, his illogical behaviour showed logic and rationality. The present book brings a collection of some of the most amusing and widely popular tales of Mulla Naseeruddin that would surely give an enjoyable reading experience to the young readers.
Download or read book The Funniest Tales of Mullah Nasruddin written by Clifford Sawhney and published by Unicorn Books. This book was released on 2004-02-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mullah Nasruddin is undoubtedly the best-known trickster and wit in human history. This book deals with his tales of yore. After every tale, the author has added a creative insight.
Download or read book All in One Humor Omnibus Illustrated written by Sufiyan and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of Birbal, Tenali Rama, Mulla Nasruddin, Maryada Raman and Paramanda are an essential part of Indian folklore. These stories are famous for wits, wisdom and pure humor and have enchanted the readers. In our efforts to bring classic Indian literature onto the modern e-book platform, we present here choicest of these tales. All stories are written in simple and easy to understand language and are accompanied with colorful pictures.
Download or read book Riding a Donkey Backwards written by Sean Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 21 riotous tales and riddles about the Mullah Nasruddin. Why does Mulla Nasruddin spoon yoghurt into the river? What is the reason he rides his donkey backwards? Why does he paint a picture that is blank? And is he crazy to move into the house of the man who's just burgled him? Find out all about the amazing antics of Nasruddin in these twenty-one hilarious stories and riddles, famous throughout the Middle East for their jokes, riddles and wisdom.--Publisher website.
Download or read book The Wise Fool written by Shahrukh Husain and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Mulla Nasruddin, a legendary character whose adventures and misadventures are enjoyed across the Islamic world. This witty collection of stories portrays his eccentric, engaging and irreverent character. Nasruddin always has a twinkle in his eye, a sliver of wisdom in his ramblings and a few good surprises up his sleeve! AGES: 6 and up AUTHOR: Shahrukh Husain writes for both adults and children and is the author of THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF STORIES FROM THE OPERA. When she is not writing, Shahrukh practices as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, specialising in transcultural work. Micha Archer has always loved the way words and pictures go together. Her illustrations are created using gouache, watercolour, pen and ink, and collage. She is influenced by her travels in West Africa, Mexico and Central America and the folk arts and crafts she saw there. She has also illustrated LOLA'S FANDANGO. REVIEWS: ". . . Husain's accessible and lively prose delivers satisfying morals that are rarely predictable; for example, when the Mulla concocts an inventive story to keep his pupils from eating his baklava and returns to find the plate empty, he praises a pupil who tells a tall tale of his own. Rendered in vibrant golds, greens, and blues, Archer's collages, created from a variety of papers and homemade stamps, seamlessly intermesh with the spirited vignettes" -- Publishers Weekly
Download or read book The Merry Mischief Of Gopal Bhand written by Devika Rangachari and published by Scholastic India. This book was released on 2017 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one quite knew how Gopal, the son of a barber from a small village became Maharaja Krishna Chandra's jester. Was it his wit? Rumoured to be impossibly sharp? Or was it his infectious chuckle that could move the dourest soul?
Download or read book Rumi Tales to Live By written by Kamla K. Kapur and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book TEACHING A HORSE TO SING written by Delshad Karanjia and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Akbar and Birbal, Krishnadeva Raya and Tenali Raman, Vikram and Vetal, Mullah Nasruddin.... The exploits of these legendary wits, rulers, wise men, riddlers, and tricksters are familiar to every Indian who loves a good story and a good laugh. In Teaching a Horse to Sing: Tales of Uncommon Sense from India and Elsewhere, Delshad Karanjia retells the best-known stories featuring these characters and a few others from around the world. This volume is an eclectic collection of 150 tales from across the world. Teaching a Horse to Sing brings together some of the timeless themes in storytelling like the difference between good and evil, and the trials of day-to-day life. Equally humourous and wise, this collection is an entertaining and instructive read for all ages.
Download or read book Another Garland Book 2 written by N Rajagopalan and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming collection of poems and stories is sure to delight readers of all ages. With its vivid imagery, lively language, and timeless themes, Another Garland is a true masterpiece of Indian literature. Don't miss out on this unforgettable reading experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Our Lady s Juggler written by Anatole 1844-1924 France and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Wit Of Tenali Raman written by Devika Rangachari and published by Scholastic India. This book was released on 2017 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone agreed that Raman of Tenali was very clever. As a boy, he exasperated people with his mischief as much as he impressed them with his intelligence. As jester in the court of King Krishna Devaraya, Tenali continued to etertain and annoy the king and courtiers in equal measure. But underlying the buffoonery and audacious exploits was a keen concern for truth and a desire to bring to light the follies of men and society. This collection of eighteen stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Tenali Raman so widely read and well loved.
