Beastly Tales from Here and There

Like a modern Aesop's Fables, these animals tales in verse can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Familiar characters in a new and magical form, such as the greedy crocodile who was outwitted by the monkey or the steady tortoise who out-ran the hare, take their place beside a newly minted gallery of characters who are quirky, witty and fun. Here is further proof that Vikram Seth can try on the most unusual clothes without in the least losing his unique identity.