Folk-Tales of Bengal
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About This Book
Folk Tales of BengalStep into the enchanting world of Bengali folklore with " Folk Tales of Bengal ," a captivating anthology curated by renowned scholar Lal Behari Day. Delve into a treasure trove of timeless stories that have been passed down through generations, weaving a tapestry of culture, tradition, and wisdom. From the mischievous antics of clever tricksters to the heroic feats of legendary warriors, these tales offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Bengal and the vibrant storytelling tradition that has endured for centuries.Through vivid descriptions and lyrical prose, La...
Chapters (32)(click to expand)
- Preface
- Illustrations
- I Life’s Secret
- II Phakir Chand
- III The Indigent Brahman
- IV The Story of the Rakshasas
- V The Story of Swet-Basanta
- VI The Evil Eye of Sani
- VII The Boy whom Seven Mothers Suckled
- VIII The Story of Prince Sobur
- IX The Origin of Opium1
- X Strike but Hear
- XI The Adventures of Two Thieves and of their Sons
- Part I
- Part II
- XII The Ghost-Brahman
- XIII The Man who wished to be Perfect
- XIV A Ghostly Wife
- XV The Story of a Brahmadaitya1
- XVI The Story of a Hiraman1
- XVII The Origin of Rubies
- XVIII The Match-making Jackal
- XIX The Boy with the Moon on his Forehead
- XX The Ghost who was Afraid of being Bagged
- XXI The Field of Bones
- XXII The Bald Wife
- Colophon
- Availability
- Encoding
- Revision History
- External References
- Corrections
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