02148cam a22003013u 4500 58889 UtSlPG 20260610134345.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Parker, H. (Henry), 1849- Village Folk-Tales of Ceylon, Volume 3 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-02-14 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenbergberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Village Folk-Tales of Ceylon, Volume 3 (of 3)" by H. Parker is a collection of folk tales written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the cultural and social fabric of Ceylon, featuring various animal characters, moral lessons, and elements of local myth. The narratives often delve into universal themes such as friendship, wisdom, and the consequences of foolishness or betrayal. At the start of the volume, the tales introduce various characters such as a Hare, a Mouse-deer, and a Parrot, who navigate friendships and rivalries in the wilderness. One story details the Hare's encounter with the Parrot, emphasizing the importance of trust and loyalty amidst challenges presented by other animals, like the Mouse-deer, who attempts to sow discord. The text effectively sets the stage for further stories that explore various relationships among the animal kingdom while imparting moral lessons about collaboration, friendship, and the unpredictability of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Sri Lanka https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58889 99715 99715