Granoff phyllis (82 Ergebnisse)

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. pp. 268.

Zustand: New. pp. viii + 394.

Zustand: New. pp. 290.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Zustand: New. The stories collected in this volume reflect the rich tradition of medieval Jain storytelling between the seventh and fifteenth centuries, from simple folk tales and lives of famous monks to sophisticated narratives of rebirth. They describe they ways in which a path to peace and bliss can be found, either by renouncing the world or by following Jain ethics of non-violence, honesty, moderation and fidelity. Here are stories depicting the painful consequences when a loved one chooses life as a monk, the triumph of Jain women who win over their husbands to their religion, or the rewards of a simple act of piety. The volume ends with an account of vice and virtue, which depict the thieving and destructive passions lurking in the forest of life, ready to rob the unsuspecting traveller of reason and virtue.…

Zustand: New. pp. viii + 394.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. The stories in The Clever Adulteress span almost one thousand years of story-telling in India. Most originate in North India and all were written by Jain monks for the education and amusement of the faithful. Jain literature is both rich and varied. Stories were told in verse and prose, in Sanskrit and in vernacular languages. Some resemble simple folk tales while others are as sophisticated as courtly romances. The stories in Jain literature are about holy men and holy places, famous kings and courtiers and those not often heard in ancient and medieval India-women and toiling villagers. The treasures of India's heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly from these Jain stories which have been carefully preserved through the years. The stories in The Clever Adulteress have been translated by a renowned group of scholars from India, North America, and Europe. Each translator has chosen his or her favorites from the vast treasures of Jain literature.…

Zustand: New. 2006. Paperback. . . . . .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Hardcover. 290pp. Foxing to prelims and edges of textblock, else a very good hardback in an edgeworn jacket that has a small triangular chip to the top of the rear panel.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. 2006. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

290pp. Sm. 4to. Wraps.

290pp. Sm. 4to. Wraps.

HEINDLIT166 The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories, A Treasury of Jain Literature, Edited by Phyllis Granoff, Mosaic Press, Ontario 1990, sc-stiff paper, 9"x6", 290 pages Covers & binding edge slightly yellowed, otherwise like new.

Zustand: New. 2008. paperback. . . . . .

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 290 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.80 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. pp. 384.

Zustand: Good. Volume 139. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9789004229464. …

Zustand: New. 2008. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No. First Edition. A clean bright copy as unread. The top corner has been bumped.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 158 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 232 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

BINDING - Softcover. Zustand: CONDITION - Used/ Good. 1st Edition. 373 Pages. Previous Owners Name On Title Page.

112pp. Boards.

kt. 2, N. 232 S., Wegen der PPWR-Bestimmungen (Verpackungsmittelverordungen der EU) liefern wir nicht in Staaten der EU, mit Ausnahme von Österreich. Due to PPWR regulations (EU Packaging Directives), we do not deliver to EU countries, with the exception of Austria. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 372.…