02402cam a22003013u 4500 56614 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Parker, H. (Henry), 1849- Village Folk-Tales of Ceylon, Volume 1 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-21 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Village Folk-Tales of Ceylon, Volume 1 (of 3)" by H. Parker is a collection of folk tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of stories from the village life of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), focusing on the customs, beliefs, and narratives of its diverse inhabitants, particularly from the cultivating castes. It offers a window into the cultural landscape, highlighting both everyday experiences and the mythological aspects of life in the region. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the serene yet complex environment of Kandian villages in Ceylon, illustrating the idyllic lifestyle against a backdrop of rich natural beauty and traditional practices. It describes the cycle of village life, seasonal agricultural activities, and the interactions among villagers, who often gather to share stories, highlighting their beliefs in omens, superstitions, and daily rituals. Additionally, the introduction sets the stage for the folk tales to follow, which are said to be a direct reflection of the lives and experiences of the storytellers, drawn from the oral tradition of the Sinhalese people. The book promises to entertain while also preserving an authentic portrayal of a world that blends the ordinary with the extraordinary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Sri Lanka https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56614 97445 97445