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Folk Tales of Bengal

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Folk Tales of Bengal is a collection of traditional stories from the Indian state of Bengal, compiled and translated by Lal Behari Day. The book contains over 40 tales, including myths, legends, fables, and moral stories, that have been passed down through generations of Bengali storytellers. The stories cover a range of themes, from the supernatural and magical to the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Some of the tales feature gods and goddesses, demons and spirits, while others focus on animals and their interactions with humans. The book also includes stories that explore the themes of love, betrayal, and greed, as well as those that offer moral lessons and wisdom.Each story is presented in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations that capture the spirit and atmosphere of Bengal, adding to the overall charm of the collection. Folk Tales of Bengal is a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bengal, and a must-read for anyone interested in traditional storytelling and folklore.1883. None of the author's authorities knew English; they all told their stories in Bengali, and he translated them into English when he returned home. Partial Contents: Life's Secret; Indigent Brahman; Story of the Rakshasas; Evil Eye of Sani; Boy Whom Seven Mothers Suckled; Origin of Opium; Adventures of Two Thieves; Ghost-Brahman; Man Who Wished to be Perfect; Ghostly Wife; Story of a Hiraman; Boy With the Moon on His Forehead; Field of Bones.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161407143
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 296
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 730 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. november 2024

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Folk Tales of Bengal is a collection of traditional stories from the Indian state of Bengal, compiled and translated by Lal Behari Day. The book contains over 40 tales, including myths, legends, fables, and moral stories, that have been passed down through generations of Bengali storytellers. The stories cover a range of themes, from the supernatural and magical to the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Some of the tales feature gods and goddesses, demons and spirits, while others focus on animals and their interactions with humans. The book also includes stories that explore the themes of love, betrayal, and greed, as well as those that offer moral lessons and wisdom.Each story is presented in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations that capture the spirit and atmosphere of Bengal, adding to the overall charm of the collection. Folk Tales of Bengal is a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bengal, and a must-read for anyone interested in traditional storytelling and folklore.1883. None of the author's authorities knew English; they all told their stories in Bengali, and he translated them into English when he returned home. Partial Contents: Life's Secret; Indigent Brahman; Story of the Rakshasas; Evil Eye of Sani; Boy Whom Seven Mothers Suckled; Origin of Opium; Adventures of Two Thieves; Ghost-Brahman; Man Who Wished to be Perfect; Ghostly Wife; Story of a Hiraman; Boy With the Moon on His Forehead; Field of Bones.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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