03387cam a22003493u 4500 36696 UtSlPG 20260610133833.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Frere, Mary, 1845-1911 Old Deccan Days; or, Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-11 Introduction -- The collector's apology -- The narrator's narrative -- Punchkin -- A funny story -- Brave Seventee Bai -- Truth's triumph -- Rama and Luxman; or, the learned owl -- Little Surya Bai -- The wanderings of Vicram Maharajah -- Less inequality than men deem -- Panch-Phul Ranee -- How the Sun, the Moon and the Wind went out to dinner -- Singh Rajah and the cunning little Jackals -- The Jackal, the Barber and the Brahmin who had seven daughters -- Tit for tat -- The Brahmin, the Tiger and the six judges -- The selfish Sparrow and the houseless Crows -- The valiant Chattee-maker -- The Rakshas' palace -- The Blind Man, the Deaf Man and the donkey -- Muchie Lal -- Chundun Rajah -- Sodewa Bai -- Chandra's vengeance -- How the three clever men outwitted the Demons -- The Alligator and the Jackal. 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) "Old Deccan Days; or, Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India" by Mary Frere et al. is a collection of fairy tales rooted in Indian oral tradition, compiled in the late 19th century. The book draws on various local legends and folklore from Southern India, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and storytelling practices of the region. It presents a plethora of enchanting narratives that feature unique characters, moral lessons, and supernatural elements characteristic of Indian fairy tales. The opening portion of this collection sets the stage with a detailed introduction and the stories of the narrator, Anna Liberata de Souza. It shares her personal background, detailing her family's Christian conversion and their historical context during colonial times in India. The narrative then transitions into the tales themselves, beginning with "Punchkin," which tells the tale of a Rajah's seven daughters and their struggle against a cruel stepmother. As they face adversity, they encounter magic and the supernatural, embodying the themes of resilience and the triumph of good over evil that are prevalent in traditional fairy tales. This introductory section establishes a strong connection to the customs, beliefs, and experiences of the people in the Deccan, entwining personal and cultural histories with the art of storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Fairy tales -- India Folklore -- India Frere, Bartle, 1815-1884 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36696 77536 77536