Folk Tales from the Bard
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Folk Tales from the Bard
Book Detail
- Author: Meghani, Ashok
- Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 223
- Release Date: 01-11-2016
- Part Number: NAN416
- EAN: 9788124608739
- Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
- Languages: English
Description:
The Kathiawad peninsula in Western India holds a rich oral storytelling tradition, especially preserved by the Charan and Barot communities. Jhaverchand Meghani, the original compiler of these tales, traced their roots to the Sanskrit epics like the Panchatantra and Kathasaritsagar, as well as historical legends surrounding figures such as King Vikram of Ujjain. These stories, passed down through generations, were adapted by storytellers who infused their creativity to captivate audiences.
This book presents ten such stories collected in the 1920s, originally published in Gujarati, now translated into English while retaining their unique oral style. The volume also includes two scholarly essays analyzing the storytelling technique and comparing these tales with similar narratives from India and the West. A valuable resource for students and scholars of folklore, oral traditions, and cultural history.
