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100 1 _aStokes, Maive
245 1 0 _aIndian Fairy Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-07
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"Indian Fairy Tales" by Maive Stokes is a collection of folk tales translated and compiled in the late 19th century. The stories originate from various Indian traditions, recounting moral lessons, magical adventures, and the cultural beliefs of the region. Each tale is characterized by its rich imagery and fantastical elements, often featuring animals, royalty, and divine beings. The opening of the collection introduces the context of the stories, highlighting how they were told to the young collector by her ayahs and servants in Calcutta and Simla. It emphasizes the authenticity of the tales, which were initially narrated in Hindústání and then carefully transcribed. The first story, "Phúlmati Rání," tells of a beautiful princess whose weight is equivalent to a single flower, exploring themes of love and divine intervention as she seeks a suitable partner. The narrative unfolds with challenges involving supernatural elements, showcasing the whimsical nature of Indian folklore. Overall, this introduction establishes a foundation for the enchanting stories that follow, inviting readers into a world brimming with imagination and cultural richness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- India
653 _aFairy tales -- India
653 _aFolklore -- India
700 1 _aRalston, William Ralston Shedden,
_d1828-1889
700 1 _aStokes, Mary
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31209
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