Speakers include Neil Philip, Seema Anand

In the bicentenary year of the first publication of the Grimm Brothers’ folk stories, our panel explores the extent to which the Grimms were inspired by the ancient Indian animal fables found in the Panchatantra. The Arabian Nights, too, have tangible roots across the subcontinent, from Sanskrit animal fables to Buddhist short stories. In this unique event we bring together experts in all three traditions to discuss these tantalising questions and revel in the timeless magic of storytelling.

You can read our interview with Marina Warner here.