Tales of India

Folk Tales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu

Fiction & Literature, Cultural Heritage, Literary Theory & Criticism
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Author: ISBN: 9781452166759
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Publication: February 27, 2018
Imprint: Chronicle Books LLC Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781452166759
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Publication: February 27, 2018
Imprint: Chronicle Books LLC
Language: English

A shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat.
A generous goddess and a powerful demon.
A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead.

This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of Indian folklore. Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the nineteenth century, these stories brim with wit and magic. Fans of fairy tales will encounter familiar favorites—epic quests and talking animals—alongside delightful surprises—an irreverent sense of humor and an array of bold, inspiring heroines. Each tale in this ebook comes alive alongside exquisite artwork by a pair of contemporary Indian artists.

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A shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat.
A generous goddess and a powerful demon.
A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead.

This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of Indian folklore. Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the nineteenth century, these stories brim with wit and magic. Fans of fairy tales will encounter familiar favorites—epic quests and talking animals—alongside delightful surprises—an irreverent sense of humor and an array of bold, inspiring heroines. Each tale in this ebook comes alive alongside exquisite artwork by a pair of contemporary Indian artists.

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