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Folktales from India: A Selection of Oral Tales from Twenty-Two Languages

by A.K. Ramanujan
RM41.00 MYR
Folktales from India: A Selection of Oral Tales from Twenty-Two Languages
Folktales from India: A Selection of Oral Tales from Twenty-Two Languages

Diverse Indian folklore anthology; culturally rich tales.

If you're interested in the vast tapestry of Indian culture, "Folktales from India" could whisk you away into a world where deities walk among mortals and animals scheme like courtiers. The variety of stories drawn from different languages embodies the cultural richness of India. It's not merely a read; it's a journey through India's heart and history, one fable at a time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Folktales from India: A Selection of Oral Tales from Twenty-Two Languages

by A.K. Ramanujan
RM41.00 MYR
ISBN: 9780679748328
Authors: A.K. Ramanujan
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 1994-01-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy
Related Topics: Mythology
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 654 readers)

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An enchanting collection of 110 tales, translated from twenty-two different languages, that are by turns harrowing and comic, sardonic and allegorical, mysterious and romantic. Gods disguised as beggars and beasts, animals enacting Machiavellian intrigues, sagacious jesters and magical storytellers, wise counselors and foolish kings--all inhabit a fabular world, yet one that is also firmly grounded in everyday life. Here is an indispensable guide to India's ageless folklore tradition.
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Diverse Indian folklore anthology; culturally rich tales.

If you're interested in the vast tapestry of Indian culture, "Folktales from India" could whisk you away into a world where deities walk among mortals and animals scheme like courtiers. The variety of stories drawn from different languages embodies the cultural richness of India. It's not merely a read; it's a journey through India's heart and history, one fable at a time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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