Title: Jnananjan [Andornment of knowledge]

Author: Sitanath Das Dutta (of Morpukur)

Publisher: Not mentioned

Printer: Printed by Gangadhar Karmakar at the Chandroday Jantralay, Serampore.

Date & edition: 1870

Price: Not mentioned

About the book: A tale for children on the advantages of education. The several shorter tales are set in a framing narrative that concerns the education of a prince. The stories are told by a village schoolmaster, to whom is entrusted the responsibility of the young prince’s education. Through examples, the tales impart lessons on the virtues of education, knowledge and religion. At the end, this virtuous education helps the prince to become a wise and able king.

Illustrations: None

Pages: 32

Genre: Moral tale. Tale of education.

Source: The British Library, London

Shelfmark.: VT1948

Pages featured:
1. Title page