Indian Fairy Tales
Enchanting Folklore and Magical Adventures from IndiaBy Various
Length11h 2m
About this audiobook
In "Indian Fairy Tales," a collection attributed to various authors, readers are invited into a vibrant tapestry of storytelling that reflects the rich cultural heritage of India. The book features enchanting narratives infused with moral lessons and whimsical elements that are characteristic of traditional fairy tales. These stories employ a lyrical style, combining simple yet evocative language with intricate imagery, effectively drawing the reader into the mystique of Indian folklore. Each tale is a portal to a world where gods, animals, and humans interact, often resulting in profound insights that resonate with both young and adult audiences, thus situating the collection within the larger literary canon of world folklore. The authorial attribution to 'various' suggests a collaborative effort, likely shaped by the oral traditions and diverse cultural influences present in India. This oral heritage, spanning centuries, has served as a rich resource for storytelling, allowing for an adaptive and living literature that mirrors the complexities of Indian society. The compilation resonates with the influences of both indigenous folklore and colonial encounters, capturing a range of cultural identities and values. "Indian Fairy Tales" is recommended for readers seeking a deeper understanding of India'Äôs narrative traditions and moral philosophies. The tales not only entertain but also provoke thought and reflection, making this collection essential for anyone interested in folklore, fairy tales, or the cultural underpinnings of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length11 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
35INTRODUCTORY.
2INTRODUCTION.
36I.—PHÚLMATI RÁNÍ.
3CONTENTS.
37II.—THE POMEGRANATE KING.
4I. PHÚLMATI RÁNÍ.
38III.—THE CAT AND THE DOG.
5II. THE POMEGRANATE KING.
39IV.—THE CAT THAT COULD NOT BE KILLED.
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6Introduction.
40VI.—THE RAT AND THE FROG.
7The Story.
41VII.—FOOLISH SACHÚLÍ.
8FOOTNOTE:
42VIII.—BARBER HÍM AND THE TIGERS.
9V. THE JACKAL AND THE KITE.
43IX.—THE BULBUL AND THE COTTON-TREE.
10VI. THE VORACIOUS FROG.
44X.—THE MONKEY PRINCE.
11VII. THE STORY OF FOOLISH SACHÚLÍ.
45XI.—BRAVE HÍRÁLÁLBÁSÁ.
12VIII. BARBER HÍM AND THE TIGERS.
46XII.—THE MAN WHO WENT TO SEEK HIS FATE.
13IX. THE BULBUL AND THE COTTON-TREE.
47XIII.—THE UPRIGHT KING.
14X. THE MONKEY PRINCE.
48XIV.—LOVING LAILÍ.
15FOOTNOTE:
49XV.—HOW KING BURTAL BECAME A FAKÍR.
16XII. THE MAN WHO WENT TO SEEK HIS FATE.
50XVI.—SOME OF THE DOINGS OF SHEKH FARÍD.
17XIII. THE UPRIGHT KING.
51XVII.—THE MOUSE.
18XIV. LOVING LAILÍ.
52FOOTNOTE:
19FOOTNOTES:
53XIX.—THE FAKÍR NÁNAKSÁ SAVES THE MERCHANT’S LIFE.
20XVI. SOME OF THE DOINGS OF SHEKH FARÍD.
54XX.—THE BOY WHO HAD A MOON ON HIS FOREHEAD AND A STAR ON HIS CHIN.
21XVII. THE MOUSE.
55XXI.—THE BÉL-PRINCESS.
22XVIII. A WONDERFUL STORY.
56XXII.—HOW THE RÁJÁ’S SON WON THE PRINCESS LABÁM.
23XIX. THE FAKÍR NÁNAKSÁ SAVES THE MERCHANT’S LIFE.
57XXIII.—THE PRINCESS WHO LOVED HER FATHER LIKE SALT.
24XX. THE BOY WHO HAD A MOON ON HIS FOREHEAD AND A STAR ON HIS CHIN.
58XXIV.—THE DEMON IS AT LAST CONQUERED BY THE KING’S SON.
25XXI. THE BÉL-PRINCESS.
59XXV.—THE FAN PRINCE.
26XXII. HOW THE RÁJÁ’S SON WON THE PRINCESS LABÁM.
60XXVI.—THE BED.
27XXIII. THE PRINCESS WHO LOVED HER FATHER LIKE SALT.
61XXVII.—PÁNWPATTÍ RÁNÍ.
28XXIV. THE DEMON IS AT LAST CONQUERED BY THE KING’S SON.
62XXVIII.—THE CLEVER WIFE.
29XXV. THE FAN PRINCE.
63XXIX.—RÁJÁ HARICHAND’S PUNISHMENT.
30FOOTNOTE:
64XXX.—THE KING’S SON AND THE WAZÍR’S DAUGHTER.
31FOOTNOTE:
65GLOSSARY.
32XXVIII. THE CLEVER WIFE.
66LIST OF BOOKS REFERRED TO.
33XXIX. RÁJÁ HARICHAND’S PUNISHMENT.
67INDEX.
34XXX. THE KING’S SON AND THE WAZÍR’S DAUGHTER.
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