Length4h 8m
About this audiobook
In the captivating collection "Twenty-Two Goblins," the anonymous author weaves a rich tapestry of tales that intertwine wit, moral lessons, and the fantastical elements of Indian folklore. This 14th-century work exemplifies the frame story literary style, wherein multiple narratives are nested within the overarching structure, showcasing the cunning and cleverness of the titular goblins as they outwit humans through whimsical and often humorous scenarios. The stories are infused with playful dialogue and intricate scenarios that reflect on themes of intelligence, deception, and the nature of good versus evil, presenting a unique perspective on morality in a culturally rich context. The anonymity of the author invites intrigue surrounding the origins of "Twenty-Two Goblins," potentially originating from an oral storytelling tradition prevalent in medieval India. This context of written folklore, safeguarded and transcribed over generations, resonates with the cultural dynamics of its time—blending entertainment with philosophical discourse. The author deftly captures the essence of social norms and human folly through the goblins' antics, reflecting an intimate understanding of both the human condition and the vast Indian cultural heritage. "Twenty-Two Goblins" is not only a delightful exploration of folklore but also an essential study for those interested in the evolution of narrative form and moral philosophy in literature. Readers seeking a blend of humor, nuanced storytelling, and cultural insight will find themselves enchanted by each tale, making it a timeless contribution to the world of literary scholarship.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Fantasy
Length4 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Translated from the Sanskrit by Arthur William Ryder
25FIRST GOBLIN
21. The Prince's Elopement. Whose fault was the resulting death of his parents-in-law?
26SECOND GOBLIN
32. The Three Lovers who brought the Dead Girl to Life. Whose wife should she be?
27THIRD GOBLIN
43. The Parrot and the Thrush. Which are worse, men or women?
28FOURTH GOBLIN
54. King Shudraka and Hero's Family. Which of the five deserves the most honour?
29FIFTH GOBLIN
Show all chaptersShow less
65. The Brave Man, the Wise Man, and the Clever Man. To which should the girl be given?
30SIXTH GOBLIN
76. The Girl who transposed the Heads of her Husband and Brother. Which combination of head and body is her husband?
31SEVENTH GOBLIN
87. The Mutual Services of King Fierce-lion and Prince Good. Which is the more deserving?
32EIGHTH GOBLIN
98. The Specialist in Food, the Specialist in Women, and the Specialist in Cotton. Which is the cleverest?
33NINTH GOBLIN
109. The Four Scientific Suitors. To which should the girl be given?
34TENTH GOBLIN
1110. The Three Delicate Wives of King Virtue-banner. Which is the most delicate?
35ELEVENTH GOBLIN
1211. The King who won a Fairy as his Wife. Why did his counsellor's heart break?
36TWELFTH GOBLIN
1312. The Brahman who died because Poison from a Snake in the Claws of a Hawk fell into a Dish of Food given him by a Charitable Woman. Who is to blame for his death?
37THIRTEENTH GOBLIN
1413. The Girl who showed Great Devotion to the Thief. Did he weep or laugh?
38FOURTEENTH GOBLIN
1514. The Man who changed into a Woman at Will. Was his wife his or the other man's?
39FIFTEENTH GOBLIN
1615. The Fairy Prince Cloud-chariot and the Serpent Shell-crest. Which is the more self-sacrificing?
40SIXTEENTH GOBLIN
1716. The King who died for Love of his General's Wife; the General follows him in Death. Which is the more worthy?
41SEVENTEENTH GOBLIN
1817. The Youth who went through the Proper Ceremonies. Why did he fail to win the magic spell?
42EIGHTEENTH GOBLIN
1918. The Boy whom his Parents, the King, and the Giant conspired to Kill. Why did he laugh at the moment of death?
43NINETEENTH GOBLIN
2019. The Man, his Wife, and her Lover, who all died for Love. Which was the most foolish?
44TWENTIETH GOBLIN
2120. The Four Brothers who brought a Dead Lion to Life. Which is to blame when he kills them all?
45TWENTY-FIRST GOBLIN
2221. The Old Hermit who exchanged his Body for that of the Dead Boy. Why did he weep and dance?
46TWENTY-SECOND GOBLIN
2322. The Father and Son who married Daughter and Mother. What relation were their children?
47CONCLUSION
24Conclusion
The Lay of the Nibelung MenAnonymous12h 38m$2 · $0.00
Stories about IndiansAnonymous14m$1 · $0.00
The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell.Anonymous, Daniel Defoe, William Bond5h 19m$2 · $0.00
The Analects of ConfuciusAnonymous4h 2m$2 · $0.00
Norse SagasAnonymous, Snorri Sturluson103h 50m$2 · $0.00
De Verdelgingsoorlog der Yankees tegen de Apachen-indianenAnonymous1h 29m$2 · $0.00
BibleAnonymous109h 14m$2 · $0.00
History of BeastsAnonymous8m$2 · $0.00
Wee Ones' Bible StoriesAnonymous44m$1 · $0.00
The World English Bible (WEB): 1 JohnAnonymous16m$1 · $0.00
Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance, Selected and Translated from the ItalianAnonymous4h 58m$1 · $0.00
Books and AuthorsAnonymous5h 48m$1 · $0.00
The RosaryAnonymous58m$2 · $0.00
The Power of MusicAnonymous2h 23m$2 · $0.00
A Catechism of Christian DoctrineAnonymous2h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret BourgeoisAnonymous4h 43m$2 · $0.00
Girl ScoutsAnonymous21m$2 · $0.00
Tommy TattersAnonymous4m$1 · $0.00
The International Jew : The World's Foremost ProblemAnonymous8h 5m$2 · $0.00
Aucassin and NicoleteAnonymous1h 13m$1 · $0.00
Joy in the MorningP. G. Wodehouse6h 57m$17
TILL WE HAVE FACES (Cupid & Psyche – The Story Behind the Myth)C. S. Lewis9h 51m$2 · $0.00
THE CAMELOT TRILOGYHoward Pyle38h 19m$2 · $0.00
Grimm's Fairy TalesThe Brothers Grimm28h 44m$30
A Christmas Carol & Other Christmas Stories by Charles DickensCharles Dickens79h 27m$2 · $0.00
Grimms' Fairy TalesJacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm9h 48m$2 · $0.00
Solomon vs. LordPaul Levine12h 3m$23
Further Tales of the CityArmistead Maupin8h 10m$26 · $0.00
The Happy Prince, and Other TalesOscar Wilde2h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Lost PrinceFrancis Hodgson Burnett10h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Goose GirlShannon Hale10h 11m$30
Norse MythologyNeil Gaiman6h 30m$24 · $0.00
The Silver Moon of SummerLeila Howland6h 39m$21 · $0.00
Bambi: A Life In The WoodsFelix Salten4h 43m$2.30
The Wonder ClockHoward Pyle, Katharine Pyle8h 16m$1 · $0.00
The Palace of IllusionsChitra Banerjee Divakaruni12h 21m$23
The Family InheritanceTricia Stringer12h 14m$29 · $0.00
The Good Wife of BathKaren Brooks19h 48m$40 · $0.00
Mary JaneJessica Anya Blau9h 45m$29 · $0.00
The Funny Thing About Norman ForemanJulietta Henderson9h 11m$29 · $0.00
WildfireIlona Andrews12h 45m$33 · $0.00
Rumo & His Miraculous AdventuresWalter Moers24h 6m$35
Bigger Guns, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle7h 47m$17
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m$46 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m$33 · $0.00
Bigger Monsters, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr10h 17m$20
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m$8 · $0.00
Conan the Barbarian - The Complete SeriesRobert E. Howard42h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Assassins of ThasalonLois McMaster Bujold9h 59m$20
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas52h 50m$2 · $0.00
Lola in the MirrorTrent Dalton13h 40m$33 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
The Leo Tolstoy CollectionLeo Tolstoy9h 1m$12 · $0.00
The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard CollectionHenry Rider Haggard599h 19m$2 · $0.00
Sword and ShadowMichelle Sagara16h 51m$40 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m5 (1)$20
The Story of a New NameElena Ferrante19h 3m$25
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
A Tree Grows in BrooklynBetty Smith14h 55m$33 · $0.00
You may also like
Fairy Tales Volume 2Marion Florence Lansing2h 58m$2.30
Legends & Romances of BrittanyLewis Spence14h 35m$2 · $0.00
Jewish Fairy Tales and LegendsGertrude Landa5h 16m$2 · $0.00
Household Tales by Brothers GrimmJacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm29h 29m$1 · $0.00
Indian Fairy TalesJoseph Jacobs, John Dickson Batten6h 10m$2.30
Indian Fairy TalesVarious11h 2m$1 · $0.00
More Celtic Fairy TalesJoseph Jacobs and John Dickson Batten5h 53m$2.30
Stories From Arabian NightsLaurence Housman3h 3m$2.30
Little Red Cap and Other StoriesThe Brothers Grimm1h 1m$5 · $0.00
Hindu Tales from the SanskritVarious4h 58m$1 · $0.00
Fairy Tales from Many LandsKatharine Pyle5h 47m$2 · $0.00
The Grimm's Fairy Tales - Complete Edition: 200+ Stories in One VolumeBrothers Grimm29h 24m$2 · $0.00
Wonder Tales: Favorite Fairy Tales from Around the WorldOscar Wilde, various authors, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, Joseph Jacobs, Elizabeth Klett11h 17m$20
The Grey FairytalesAndrew Lang10h 59m$2 · $0.00
Old Celtic RomancesAnonymous12h$1 · $0.00
Myths and Folk-tales of the Russians, Western Slavs, and MagyarsJeremiah Curtin15h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Arabien Nights EntertainmentsAnonymous9h 16m$2.30
The Chronicles Of Fairy LandFergus Hume5h 1m$2.40
Folk-Tales of BengalLal Behari Day8h 11m$2 · $0.00
The Russian Grandmother's Wonder TalesLouise Seymour Houghton, Friedrich S. Krauss5h 56m$1 · $0.00