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| author | Dr. Uma Misra |
| author_facet | Dr. Uma Misra |
| contents | <p>The Pañcatantra has crossed borders and transcended cultural boundaries through <br>translation, influencing literary traditions in both Eastern and Western languages. This paper <br>examines the global influence of the Pañcatantra, focusing on its translation into Eastern and <br>Western languages and its impact on literature and culture. It was originally written in Sanskrit <br>and later translated into various Eastern languages, such as Arabic, Persian, and Chinese. In the <br>Western world, the Pañcatantra was translated into Greek and Latin during the Middle Ages, <br>introducing its stories to European audiences. These translations inspired European writers, such <br>as Jean de La Fontaine, and contributed to the development of Western fable literature. The <br>Pañcatantra's influence continued into modern times, with translations into European vernaculars <br>and adaptations in various forms of media. Its stories continue to be appreciated and adapted in <br>different languages, reflecting their enduring relevance in today's multicultural world. </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Crossing Borders: The Translation and Global Influence of the Pañcatantra in Eastern and Western Languages Dr. Uma Misra <p>The Pañcatantra has crossed borders and transcended cultural boundaries through <br>translation, influencing literary traditions in both Eastern and Western languages. This paper <br>examines the global influence of the Pañcatantra, focusing on its translation into Eastern and <br>Western languages and its impact on literature and culture. It was originally written in Sanskrit <br>and later translated into various Eastern languages, such as Arabic, Persian, and Chinese. In the <br>Western world, the Pañcatantra was translated into Greek and Latin during the Middle Ages, <br>introducing its stories to European audiences. These translations inspired European writers, such <br>as Jean de La Fontaine, and contributed to the development of Western fable literature. The <br>Pañcatantra's influence continued into modern times, with translations into European vernaculars <br>and adaptations in various forms of media. Its stories continue to be appreciated and adapted in <br>different languages, reflecting their enduring relevance in today's multicultural world. </p> |
| title | Crossing Borders: The Translation and Global Influence of the Pañcatantra in Eastern and Western Languages |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19415774 |