02365cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000450012624500550017126400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250801200044352012340056353400450179765300190184265300340186165300230189570000370191885600430195599900170199848511UtSlPG20260610134121.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06016412  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,d1821-189010aVikram and the Vampire; or, Tales of Hindu Devilry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-03-17  aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Ramon Pajares Box, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Vikram and the Vampire; or, Tales of Hindu Devilry" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a collection of traditional Indian tales adapted into English, written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the legendary king Vikramaditya, a heroic figure, who embarks on various adventures filled with supernatural elements and moral lessons, often involving encounters with a vampire known as Baital. This collection combines folklore, humor, and a touch of moral philosophy, showcasing the intricacies of Hindu mythology.  The opening of the text introduces the origins of the stories, emphasizing the rich tradition of Eastern storytelling, specifically the compilation known as the "Baital-Pachisi." It highlights the semi-historical figure of Vikramaditya and hints at the themes of wisdom, bravery, and fate. We learn about the royal lineage of Vikram and the adventures he is set to undertake, including magical encounters and moral dilemmas, particularly in relation to the mischievous Baital. As the narrative unfolds, readers are prepared for a blend of vibrant folklore and complex character interactions that explore deep themes of loyalty, ethics, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTales -- India  aVampires -- India -- Folklore  aHindus -- Folklore1 aGriset, Ernest Henry,d1844-190740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48511  c89350d89350