The Jatakas: Birth Stories of the Bodhisatta (Penguin Classics)
by Sarah Shaw
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Author: Sarah ShawEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-25
ISBN: 0144001470
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: Penguin Global
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Book Review: An excellent compilation of the Jatakas
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent selection of the Jatakas, which are somewhat reminiscent of Chaucer's tales. Sarah Shaw's translation is very moving and a delight to read. The icing on the cake though, is the commentary that accompanies each Jataka - they are very insightful, and are as fun as reading the Jatakas themselves.
My only comment about this book is that the accompanying commentaries should follow after each the Jataka, and not before. Having the commentary behind would prevent any spoilers and it is also much more productive reading the commentary only after you've read the Jataka itself.
Having said that, this is a great book! I'm reading this a second time and will be recommending it to my friends.
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