
Audio only
Length9h 45m
About this audiobook
Experience the wisdom and grandeur of the East in a volume dedicated to the folklore of India and the Near East. The stories feature wise gurus, talking serpents, and grand quests for enlightenment or treasure, reflecting a distinct philosophical undertone. It captures the intricate storytelling style of the region, where stories are often nested within one another. This collection offers a window into the values and humor of civilizations that have valued the spoken word for millennia.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore
Length9 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 25, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
17Dorani
2Madschun
18The Satin Surgeon
3The Blue Parrot
19The Billy Goat and the King
4Geirlaug the King’s Daughter
20The Story of Zoulvisia
5The Story of Little King Loc
21Grasp All, Lose All
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6‘A Long-Bow Story’
22The Fate of the Turtle
7Jackal or Tiger?
23The Snake Prince
8The Comb and the Collar
24The Prince and Princess in the Forest
9The Thanksgiving of the Wazir
25The Clever Weaver
10Samba the Coward
26The Boy who Found Fear at Last
11Kupti and Imani
27He Wins who Waits
12The Strange Adventures of Little Maia
28The Steel Cane
13Diamond Cut Diamond
29The Punishment of the Fairy Gangana
14The Green Knight
30The Silent Princess
15The Five Wise Words of the Guru
31IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
16The Golden-Headed Fish