Publisher's Synopsis
-Mysterious India: Mystic Fairy Tales of East-
Collection of Indian fairy tales filled harrowing and comic, sardonic and allegorical, mysterious and romantic. Indian Gods disguised as beggars and beasts, animals enacting look of human; sagacious jesters and magical storytellers. Wise counselors and foolish kings- all of these in mystical world of India.
This book filled with magic of ancient tales from exotic India. Rich with cultural significance and wonder, this is a real treat for lovers of stories and tales. This book will be your guide to Indian ageless folklore.
Collection of Indian fairy tales contents:
The Pigeon and the Crow
How the Wicked Sons were Duped
How Sun, Moon and Windwent out to Dinner
The Demon with the Matted Hair
Why the Fish Laughed
The Prince and the Fakir
The Boy who had a Moon on his Foreheadand a Star on his Chin
The Farmer and the Money-lender
The Ass in the Lion's Skin
The Ivory City and its Fairy Princess
Raja Rasalu
Pride Goeth Before A Fall
A Lesson for Kings
The Son of Seven Queens
The Gold-giving Serpent
A Lac of Rupees for a Bit of Advice
The Talkative Tortoise
The Charmed Ring
Harisarman
The Soothsayer's Son
The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal
Loving Laili
The Cruel Crane Outwitted
The Magic Fiddle
The Broken Pot
Punchkin
The Lambikin
How the Raja's Son won the Princess Labam
The Lion and the Crane
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