The Sage With Two Horns: Unusual Tales From Mythology
Author: Sudha Murty
ISBN: 978-0143442325
Price: Rs. 250.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Have you heard of the king who sacrificed his own flesh to keep his word to a pigeon? Or about the throne that gives anyone who sits on it the unique ability to dispense justice! And how about the sculptor who managed to make magnificent statues with no hands at all?There's something for everyone in this collection of tales of wisdom and wit!From quarrels among gods and the follies of great sages to the benevolence of kings and the virtues of ordinary mortals, Sudha Murty spins fresh accounts of lesser-known stories in Indian mythology.
Browse this title within our Summer Read collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 216 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0143442325.
About the Author
Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon, north Karnataka. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces, and bestselling books for children. Her books have been translated into all major Indian languages. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers. A generation of children has grown up reading her books and her stories are available in textbooks across schools in India.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0143442325
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Have you heard of the king who sacrificed his own flesh to keep his word to a pigeon? Or about the throne that gives anyone who sits on it the unique ability to dispense justice! And how about the sculptor who managed to make magnificent statues with no hands at all?There's something for everyone...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Summer Read and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Sudha Murty.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for its gentle wisdom and sheer readability. Each short tale pulls you into a forgotten corner of Indian mythology, where gods argue, kings face impossible choices, and ordinary people reveal extraordinary values. Sudha Murty’s clear, warm storytelling makes these stories perfect for quick reads that still leave you thinking. It’s a pocket-friendly way to reconnect with timeless lessons on duty, compassion, and justice—one memorable story at a time.
- Published by Puffin.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 216.
Catalog Description
Have you heard of the king who sacrificed his own flesh to keep his word to a pigeon? Or about the throne that gives anyone who sits on it the unique ability to dispense justice! And how about the sculptor who managed to make magnificent statues with no hands at all?There's something for everyone in this collection of tales of wisdom and wit!From quarrels among gods and the follies of great sages to the benevolence of kings and the virtues of ordinary mortals, Sudha Murty spins fresh accounts of lesser-known stories in Indian mythology.
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