Overview
Timeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village — and also its biggest fool.Would you like to know how a thief can turn into a donkey? Whether a cow can climb a pole? Or why you should spoon yogurt into a lake? Mulla Nasruddin knows all the answers, and he might also tell you why he rides his donkey backwards. Whether in the guise of an imam in a mosque or a beggar in the street, this trickster is never at a loss for a rejoinder, though it may leave you scratching your head, rolling your eyes, or laughing out loud. Enjoy twenty-one classic tales about a much-loved character from Muslim cultures in a book packed with jokes, riddles, and wisdom and paired with vibrant, theatrical illustrations.
The book, Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of Mulla Nasruddin [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781536205077 in Hardcover by Sean Taylor, Khayaal Theatre Company may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
08/13/2019
ISBN-10:
1536205079
ISBN-13:
9781536205077
Pages:
48
Publisher:
Candlewick Press
