Indian Fairy Tales

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Author: Joseph Jacobs
Publisher: Manohar Publishers
ISBN-13: 9789360800543
Publishing year: May 2024
No of pages: 274
Weight: 490 grams
Book binding: Hardcover

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<p>India is a land of vast ocean of literature written by prominent writers in classical and vernacular languages from ancient times to date. This volume comprises of 14 Indian tales picked from various outstanding classical texts such as Jatakas Kathasaritasagara Panchatantra and various local folklores collected from Punjab Kashmir Baluchistan etc. These tales were translated into English to understand Indian culture and literature. Beneficial for linguists language experts and research scholars interested in Indian vernacular tradition. About the Author Joseph Jacobs (18541916) was an Australian folklorist translator literary critic and English author known for his specialization in folklore. He also edited the One Thousand and One Nights and also contributed to The Jewish Encyclopedia. He also translated the earliest English version of The Fables of Bidpai.</p>