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About The Book: "The First Book of the Anvari Suheli: A Literal Translation in English" by Henry George Keene is an English rendering of a classic Persian collection of moral and instructive fables, originally adapted from the Kalila wa Dimna tradition. This work presents parables through animal characters, offering ethical lessons and practical wisdom. Keene’s literal translation preserves the original tone and structure, making it accessible to English readers while retaining its cultural richness. It is valued for its linguistic fidelity and educational significance. About The Author: Henry George Keene (1826–1915) was an English historian and civil servant in British India. Educated at Rugby and Oxford, he joined the Bengal Civil Service in 1847 and served during the 1857 Rebellion. Though his administrative career was modest, he earned acclaim as a historian of medieval and modern India. His notable works include The Fall of the Moghal Empire and Fifty-Seven. A prolific writer, he contributed to encyclopedias and left a lasting impact on Indian historical studies. The Title 'The First Book Of The Anvari Suheli: A Literal Translation In English written/authored/edited by Henry George Keene', published in the year 1835. The ISBN 9789371690850 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 160 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.