Indian Folklore

Book Detail

• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 160
• Release Date: 01-01-2023
• Language: English
• ISBN (EAN): 9788124612408
• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches

Description:
India has a rich cultural and literary heritage, which is often unfamiliar to the Western world of the twentieth century. The country’s vast literary traditions include an extensive collection of folk tales that have been passed down orally for generations before the advent of the print medium.

This book presents an English translation of ninety-three folk tales, originally selected from a Gujarati volume titled Kautukamāṇḍā or Bodhavacana, first published in 1885. These tales offer a glimpse into the customs, traditions, and cultural essence of India. They aim to introduce the Western audience to Indian folklore, enhancing appreciation of indigenous wisdom, values, and humor.

The book showcases a remarkable skill in curating folk narratives from diverse sources, compiling forgotten local chronicles of wit and satire. It provides insights into village life, traditions, and social norms, occasionally satirizing the extravagances and faults of past Indian communities. Readers with an interest in Indian folklore and storytelling will find this book both enlightening and entertaining.

Author Details:

• Name: Ganeshji Jethabhai
• Role: Scholar and translator of Indian folklore
• Contributions: Ganeshji Jethabhai specializes in preserving and translating Indian folk literature for a wider audience. His work ensures that age-old narratives continue to be accessible to modern readers, highlighting the richness of India’s oral storytelling traditions.