Book details
The Farmer's Wife: English-Dari Edition (Teaching Stories)
Description
(Bilingual English-Dari edition) This story narrates how a woman drops an apple into a hole and embarks on a series of attempts to recover it. Children delight in reciting the action sequence from memory. However, when the plot unexpectedly deviates, they gain valuable insights into problem-solving and discovery. Rose Mary Santiago's striking illustrations pay homage to the tale's Sufi origins, a story shared for centuries across the Middle East and Central Asia, while adding a distinctive whimsical touch to this entertaining tale.
Age
3-6
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
38 pages
Why to read
- Cultural Enrichment: Reading 'The Farmer's Wife: English-Dari Edition' provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich tapestry of Afghan culture and folklore, offering insights into the values, traditions, and storytelling techniques of the region.
- Bilingual Learning: For those interested in language acquisition, this bilingual edition serves as an excellent resource for learning English or Dari. It allows readers to compare text side by side, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension in both languages.
- Moral Lessons: Idries Shah's teaching stories are known for their ability to convey deep moral and ethical lessons. This story, like others in his collection, uses simple narratives to impart wisdom and provoke thought about human behavior and social norms.
- Literary Appreciation: Idries Shah was a celebrated author and thinker, and his works are considered important contributions to world literature. Reading 'The Farmer's Wife' offers an appreciation for Shah's literary craft and his ability to weave teaching stories that have stood the test of time.