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{Size: 14.34 x 22.59 cms} Lang: - English, Pages 292. Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition published long back [1892]. This book is Printed in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Complete Title: Indian fairy tales 1892 [Hardcover]. Author: Joseph Jacobs

Indian Fairy Tales is an enchanting book filled with magical ancient tales from exotic india. Rich with cultural significance and wonder, this is a real treat for lovers of stories and tales. Joseph Jacobs was a dedicated historian who compiled this selection of wonderous tales, this book was many years in the making and is a glorious offering to world literature. All profits from the sale of this book go towards the freeriver community project, a project aimed at promoting peace and wellbeing on earth. www.freerivercommunity.com Cover painting by Raja Ravi Varma (1870)

‘Indian Fairy Tales’ is a collection of twenty-nine classic Indian stories, collated by Joseph Jacobs, and accompanied by the masterful black-and-white illustrations of John D. Batten. It includes such tales as ‘The Lion and the Crane’, ‘How the Raja’s Son won the Princess Labam’, ‘The Magic Fiddle’, ‘The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal’, ‘The Soothsayer’s Son’, ‘The Gold-giving Serpent’, and many more. Joseph Jacobs (1854 – 1916), was an Australian folklorist, literary critic, historian and writer of English literature, who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore. Heavily influenced by the Brothers Grimm and the romantic nationalism ubiquitous in his contemporary folklorists, Jacobs was responsible for introducing English fairy tales to English children, who had previously chiefly enjoyed those derived from French and German folklore. John Dickson Batten (1860 – 1932), was a British figure painter, as well as a book illustrator and printmaker. He illustrated almost all of Jacob’s works, including, English Fairy Tales (1890), Celtic Fairy Tales (1892), and European Folk and Fairy Tales (1916). In addition, Batten is also celebrated for his delicately rendered imaginings of Arabian Nights and Dante’s Inferno. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Joseph Jacob’s enchanting narratives. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s classics and fairy tales – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

‘Indian Fairy Tales’ is a collection of twenty-nine classic Indian stories, collated by Joseph Jacobs, and accompanied by the masterful black-and-white illustrations of John D. Batten. It includes such tales as ‘The Lion and the Crane’, ‘How the Raja’s Son won the Princess Labam’, ‘The Magic Fiddle’, ‘The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal’, ‘The Soothsayer’s Son’, ‘The Gold-giving Serpent’, and many more. Joseph Jacobs (1854 – 1916), was an Australian folklorist, literary critic, historian and writer of English literature, who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore. Heavily influenced by the Brothers Grimm and the romantic nationalism ubiquitous in his contemporary folklorists, Jacobs was responsible for introducing English fairy tales to English children, who had previously chiefly enjoyed those derived from French and German folklore. John Dickson Batten (1860 – 1932), was a British figure painter, as well as a book illustrator and printmaker. He illustrated almost all of Jacob’s works, including, English Fairy Tales (1890), Celtic Fairy Tales (1892), and European Folk and Fairy Tales (1916). In addition, Batten is also celebrated for his delicately rendered imaginings of Arabian Nights and Dante’s Inferno. Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Joseph Jacob’s enchanting narratives. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s classics and fairy tales – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

Classics for Your Collection:goo.gl/U80LCr---------Tales for Children, From IndiaThese Indian tales which were collected from Asia in the early 20th century are very different from the Grimm's and Aesops tales you may have been familiar with. The folklore of India compasses the folklore of the nation of India and the Indian subcontinent. The subcontinent of India contains a wide diversity of ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups.Since it is different from other fairy tales, one may need to shift and adjust the perception and look at these from a different angle. This, of course, is a very good pursuit for your child early on, in the quality of adjusting oneself to different cultures and understanding different perceptions or points of view.What sets this classic book apart from the rest is the Notes and References you have at the end of the book. Here the author has done extensive research on these stories and has traced how the various stories popular in the western world have their roots in the Indian folklore.Every story has an explanation and commentary really giving the reader an understanding of its significance. It is a very well researched collection and a good read for fairytale enthusiasts.A cross-pollination between Indian and Western fairy tales. Some stories, among the 29, are worth revisiting, as they are entertaining, enlightening and engaging. A good mix of fables with animals and human characters. The stories are rich with talking animals and insects that casually interact with humans, which the author explains (again in the Appendix, so you may want to read that first) fits easily with Hindu and Buddhist ideas of reincarnation. Trivia:Fairy tales are found in oral and in literary form; the name "fairy tale" was first ascribed to them by Madame d'Aulnoy in the late 17th century. Many of today's fairy tales have evolved from centuries-old stories that have appeared, with variations, in multiple cultures around the worldBook ChaptersPreface1I. The Lion and the Crane4II. How the Raja's Son Won the Princess Labam6III. The Lambikin16IV. Punchkin19V. The Broken Pot31VI. The Magic Fiddle32VII. The Cruel Crane Outwitted36VIII. Loving Laili39IX. The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal49X. The Soothsayer's Son52XI. Harisarman62XII. The Charmed Ring65XIII. The Talkative Tortoise72XIV. A Lac of Rupees for a Bit of Advice74XV. The Gold-Giving Serpent80XVI. The Son of Seven Queens82XVII. A Lesson for Kings90XVIII. Pride Goeth Before a Fall93XIX. Raja Rasalu95XX. The Ass in the Lion's Skin105XXI. The Farmer and the Money-Lender106XXII. The Boy Who Had a Moon on His Forehead and a Star on His Chin109XXIII. The Prince and the Fakir125XXIV. Why the Fish Laughed129XXV. The Demon With the Matted Hair135XXVI. The Ivory City and Its Fairy Princess139XXVII. How Sun, Moon, and Wind Went out to Dinner153XXVIII. How the Wicked Sons Were Duped155XXIX. The Pigeon and the Crow156Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy!

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

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