TALES OF UNCOMMON SENSE
Akbar and Birbal, Krishnadeva Raya and Tenali Raman, Vikram and Vetal, Mullah Nasruddin… The exploits of these legendary wits, rulers, wise men and riddlers are familiar to every Indian who loves a good laugh. Here these classic stories rub shoulders with fables and the antics of wise fools from around the world.
Generous dollops of humour and wisdom are common to all the stories. In addition, they point out the difference between good and evil in a nuanced way, and scrutinise the trials that have tripped up humans from time immemorial.
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 keeps you thoroughly entertained.