Publisher's Synopsis
Vikram and the Vampire Or Tales of Hindu Devilry is a collection of stories compiled by Sir Richard F. Burton. The book features 32 tales that revolve around the character of King Vikram, who is tasked with capturing a vampire named Betal. Each story begins with Betal asking a question to Vikram, and the king's response leads to a tale of Hindu devilry, magic, and adventure. The stories are filled with supernatural creatures, including witches, demons, and ghosts, and provide a glimpse into Hindu mythology and folklore. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Indian culture and mythology, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and the supernatural.1893. This volume is Volume V of the Memorial Edition of the Works of Captain Sir Richard F. Burton. This translation contains eleven of the best tales surrounding the legend of a huge bat, vampire or evil spirit which inhabited and animated dead bodies. They are old and thoroughly Hindu legends composed in Sanskrit, and are the germ which culminated in the Arabian Nights. The stories turn chiefly on a great king named Vikram, the King Arthur of the East. There is not a dull page found within and this work will please those who delight in the weird and supernatural, the grotesque and the wild life. Illustrated.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.
