Die Weisheit der Lüge

"How does one raise a prince?" This question is posed by King Pines, his vizier Sedrak, the eunuch Ruka, and Leon, who has been appointed as the educator. They debate how the king's son Dshumber can best grow into a wise king. Arguments and counterarguments are exchanged in the form of fables, parables, and fairy tales. A competition of wisdom unfolds – sometimes amusing, sometimes coarse, sometimes profound. This work of world literature was written around 1700 AD in Georgia, and the more than 150 varied illustrations give the classic a new, contemporary freshness.