Indian Fairy Tales by Stokes, Ralston, and Stokes
"Indian Fairy Tales" by Maive Stokes is a collection of folk tales translated and compiled in the late 19th century. The stories originate from various Indian traditions, recounting moral lessons, magical adventures, and the cultural beliefs of the region. Each tale is characterized by its rich imagery and fantastical elements, often featuring animals, royalty, and divine beings. The opening of the collection introduces the context of the stories, highlighting how they weretold to the young collector by her ayahs and servants in Calcutta and Simla. It emphasizes the authenticity of the tales, which were initially narrated in Hindústání and then carefully transcribed. The first story, "Phúlmati Rání," tells of a beautiful princess whose weight is equivalent to a single flower, exploring themes of love and divine intervention as she seeks a suitable partner. The narrative unfolds with challenges involving supernatural elements, showcasing the whimsical nature of Indian folklore. Overall, this introduction establishes a foundation for the enchanting stories that follow, inviting readers into a world brimming with imagination and cultural richness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Stokes, Maive |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Ralston, William Ralston Shedden, 1828-1889 |
| Commentator | Stokes, Mary |
| Title | Indian Fairy Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Tales -- India |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- India |
| Subject | Folklore -- India |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31209 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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