TY  - BOOK
AU  - Clouston,W.A.
AU  - Rehatsek,Edward
TI  - A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu
AV  - GRPJ 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Tales -- Iran
KW  - Tales, Tamil
KW  - Tales, Urdu
N1  - Release date is 2018-07-08; Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
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N2  - "A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil, and Urdu" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of Eastern tales and romances written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of fantastical storytelling traditions from various Asiatic cultures, weaving together narratives steeped in magic, moral lessons, and supernatural elements. Through its compilation, the book seeks to illuminate the characteristics, customs, and beliefs of the peoples from which these stories originate."  "The beginning of the collection sets the stage for the richness of Eastern literature, emphasizing the timeless nature of storytelling across cultures. It opens with a dedication and preface where Clouston reflects on the power of narratives to convey lessons about human nature and the complexities of life. The text introduces a character named Nassar, the son of a wealthy merchant, who embarks on a journey filled with unforeseen events that illustrate themes of luck, fate, and moral dilemmas. This introductory portion hints at various adventures and the intertwining of characters and destinies, inviting readers into a world where magic and reality coexist." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57468
ER  -