Tales of the Punjab: Folklore of India by Flora Annie Webster Steel

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Author Steel, Flora Annie Webster, 1847-1929
Commentator Temple, Richard Carnac, Sir, 1850-1931
Title Tales of the Punjab: Folklore of India
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Sir Buzz -- The rat's wedding -- The faithful prince -- The bear's bad bargain -- Prince Lionheart and his three friends -- The Lambikin -- Bopolûchî -- Princess Aubergine -- Valiant Vicky, the brave weaver -- The son of seven mothers -- The sparrow and the crow -- The tiger, the brâhman, and the jackal -- The king of the crocodiles -- Little anklebone -- The close alliance -- The two brothers -- The jackal and the iguana -- The death and burial of poor hen-sparrow -- Princess Pepperina -- Peasie and Beansie -- The jackal and the partridge -- The snake-woman and king Ali Mardan -- The wonderful ring -- The jackal and the pea-hen -- The grain of corn -- The farmer and the money-lender -- The lord of death -- The wrestlers -- The legend of Gwâshbrâri, the glacier-hearted queen -- The barber's clever wife -- The jackal and the crocodile -- How Raja Rasâlu was born -- How Raja Rasâlu went out into the world -- How Raja Rasâlu's friends forsook him -- How Raja Rasâlu killed the giants -- How Raja Rasâlu became a Jôgi -- How Raja Rasâlu journeyed to the city of King Sarkap -- How Raja Rasâlu swung the seventy fair maidens, daughters of the king -- How Raja Rasâlu played chaupur with King Sarkap -- The king who was fried -- Prince Half-a-son -- The mother and daughter who worshipped the sun -- The Ruby Prince.
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Summary "Tales of the Punjab: Folklore of India" by Flora Annie Webster Steel is a collection of traditional folktales written during the late 19th century. The book presents a rich tapestry of stories derived from Punjabi culture, depicting various characters such as princes, clever animals, and mythical beings. The tales often feature moral lessons and the significance of wit and bravery, inviting readers to explore the vibrant world of Indian folklore. The opening of this collection introduces the context in which these tales are often told, emphasizing the communal aspect of storytelling in rural Punjab. It describes the villagers gathering in the evening to share stories after a long day of work, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere for both the storyteller and the audience. Following this evocative setting is the first tale, "Sir Buzz," which tells the story of a soldier's son who encounters a talking tigress, leading to a series of whimsical adventures involving a magical servant named Sir Buzz. The narrative captures the essence of the collection, showcasing humor, bravery, and the enchanting nature of folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Subject Folklore -- India
Subject Panjabis (South Asian people) -- Folklore
Subject Tales -- India -- Punjab
Category Text
EBook-No. 6145
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 11, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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