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The classic collection of Indian fairy tales, compiled by famed translator and scholar, Joseph Jacobs. This book contains a treasure trove of fairy tales from India, including: The Lion and the Crane, How the Raja’s Son won the Princess Labam., The Lambikin, Punchkin, The Broken Pot, The Magic Fiddle, The Cruel Crane Outwitted, Loving Laili, The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal, The Soothsayer’s Son, Harisarman, The Charmed Ring, The Talkative Tortoise, A Lac of Rupees for a Bit of Advice, The Gold-giving Serpent, The Son of Seven Queens, A Lesson for Kings, Pride goeth before a Fall, Raja Rasalu., The Ass in the Lion’s Skin, The Farmer and the Money-lender, The Boy who had a Moon on his Forehead and a Star on his Chin, The Prince and the Fakir, Why the Fish Laughed., The Demon with the Matted Hair, The Ivory City and its Fairy Princess, How Sun, Moon, and Wind went out to Dinner, How the Wicked Sons were Duped., and The Pigeon and the Crow.

The book contains 29 fairy tales from the Jatakas, or birth stories of Buddha, the fables of Bidpai and from other Sanskrit sources. The stories are humorous and imaginative and preserve the best nursery elements of Hindu folk-tales.Contents: Joseph Jacobs - Biography And Bibliography PrefaceThe Lion And The CraneHow The Raja's Son Won The Princess LabamThe LambikinPunchkinThe Broken PotThe Magic FiddleThe Cruel Crane OutwittedLoving LailiThe Tiger, The Brahman, And The JackalThe Soothsayer's SonHarisamanThe Charmed RingThe Talkative TortoiseA Lac Of Rupees For A Bit Of AdviceThe Gold-Giving SerpentThe Son Of Seven QueensA Lesson For KingsPride Goeth Before A FallRaja RasaluThe Ass In The Lion's SkinThe Farmer And The Money-LenderThe Boy Who Had A Moon On His Forehead And A Star On His ChinThe Prince And The FakirWhy The Fish LaughedThe Demon With The Matted HairThe Ivory City And Its Fairy PrincessHow Sun, Moon, And Wind Went Out To DinnerHow The Wicked Sons Were DupedThe Pigeon And The Crow Notes And References I. The Lion And The Crane.Ii. Princess Labam.Iii. Lambikin.Iv. Punchkin.V. The Broken Pot.Vi. The Magic Fiddle.Vii. The Cruel Crane Outwitted.Viii. Loving LailiIx. The Tiger, The Brahman, And The Jackal.X. The Soothsayer's Son.Xi. Harisarman.Xii. The Charmed Ring.Xiii. The Talkative Tortoise.Xiv. Lac Of Rupees.Xv. The Gold-Giving Serpent.Xvi. The Son Of Seven Queens.Xvii. A Lesson For Kings.Xviii. Pride Goeth Before A Fall.Xix. Raja Rasalu.Xx. The Ass In The Lion's Skin.Xxi. The Farmer And The Money-Lender.Xxii. The Boy With Moon On Forehead.Xxiii. The Prince And The Fakir.Xxiv. Why The Fish Laughed.Xxv. The Demon With The Matted Hair.Xxvi. The Ivory Palace.Xxvii. Sun, Moon, And Wind.Xxviii. How Wicked Sons Were Duped.Xxix.

There are even indications of an earlier literary contact between Europe and India, in the case of one branch of the folk-tale, the Fable or Beast Droll. In a somewhat elaborate discussion. I have come to the conclusion that a goodly number of the fables that pass under the name of the Samian slave, Aesop, were derived from India, probably from the same source whence the same tales were utilised in the Jatakas, or Birth-stories of Buddha. These Jatakas contain a large quantity of genuine early Indian folk-tales, and form the earliest collection of folk-tales in the world, a sort of Indian Grimm, collected more than two thousand years before the good German brothers went on their quest among the folk with such delightful results. For this reason I have included a considerable number of them in this volume; and shall be surprised if tales that have roused the laughter and wonder of pious Buddhists for the last two thousand years, cannot produce the same effect on English children.The Jatakas have been fortunate in their English translators, who render with vigour and point; and I rejoice in being able to publish the translation of two new Jatakas, kindly done into English for this volume by Mr. W. H. D. Rouse, of Christ's College, Cambridge. In one of these I think I have traced the source of the Tar Baby incident in "Uncle Remus." Though Indian fairy tales are the earliest in existence, yet they are also from another point of view the youngest. For it is only about twenty-five years ago that Miss Frere began the modern collection of Indian folk-tales with her charming "Old Deccan Days" (London, John Murray, 1868; fourth edition, 1889). Her example has been followed by Miss Stokes, by Mrs. Steel, and Captain (now Major) Temple, by the Pandit Natesa Sastri, by Mr. Knowles and Mr. Campbell, as well as others who have published folk-tales in such periodicals as the Indian Antiquary and The Orientalist. The story-store of modern India has been well dipped into during the last quarter of a century, though the immense range of the country leaves room for any number of additional workers and collections. [Author]

The 'Indian Fairy Tales' by Joseph Jacobs is a collection of stories that are popular since the ancient times in India. These stories have been an important part of Indian lore and are connected to Lord Gautama Buddha, much the same way as the Jataka Tales of the Buddhist literature. The various characters of these stories are linked to the previous lives of Buddha, also known by the name Bodhisatta (Bodhisatva) Joseph Jacobs was a folklorist, literary critic, historian and writer of English literature who became a notable collector and publisher of English Folklore.

Indian Fairy Tales is the complete collection of 29 Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs (from 1912). This kindle title is fully illustrated with more than 80 original colored and black & white pictures that follow the story line.Tales included:1. The Lion and the Crane 2. How the Raja's Son won the Princess Labam 3. The Lambikin 4. Punchkin 5. The Broken Pot 6. The Magic Fiddle 7. The Cruel Crane Outwitted 8. Loving Laili 9. The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal 10. The Soothsayers Son 11. Harisarman 12. The Charmed Ring 13. The Talkative Tortoise 14. A Lac of Rupees for a Piece of Advice 15. The Gold-Giving Serpent 16. The Son of Seven Queens 17. A Lesson for Kings 18. Pride Goes Before a Fall 19. Raja Rasalu 20. The Ass in the Lion's Skin 21. The Farmer and the Money-Lender 22. The Boy who had a Moon on his Forehead and a Star on his Chin 23. The Prince and the Fakir 24. Why the Fish Laughed 25. The Demon with the Matted Hair 26. The Ivory City and its Fairy Princess 27. Sun, Moon, and Wind go out to Dinner 28. How the Wicked Sons were Duped 29. The Pigeon and the Crow Also included the complete notes section for each tale above (which is often missed from many collections).This title includes a complete table of contents which is active and linked to every single tale. We have also included an NCX table of contents that will allow you to skip from one tale to another using the 5-ways button (or its equivalent) of your kindle without the need to go page by page.

How is this book unique?Font adjustments & biography includedUnabridged (100% Original content)IllustratedAbout Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph JacobsA rich and enchanting collection of 29 stories from the “home of the fairy tale.” An exciting and entertaining collection of stores, full of the color and enchantment of India, written for the amusement of children everywhere. Its universal appeal like in the striking similarities between Indian tales and those of European myth and legend, characters often having counterparts in Western tradition. Especially selected and retold to offer the best of India, these stories speak of snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, the ocean, the blue heavens, the exquisite flora and fauna, and characters from paupers to princes. The tales of courage and sacrifice, love and adventure, magic and death offer both spellbinding entertainment as well as answers to fundamental questions of life. This enchanting book will be treasured not only by children who enjoy reading of adventure and heroism, but also by parents and educators looking for new ways to respond to the age-old request to "Tell Me a Story".

How is this book unique?Font adjustments & biography includedUnabridged (100% Original content)IllustratedAbout Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph JacobsA rich and enchanting collection of 29 stories from the “home of the fairy tale.” An exciting and entertaining collection of stores, full of the color and enchantment of India, written for the amusement of children everywhere. Its universal appeal like in the striking similarities between Indian tales and those of European myth and legend, characters often having counterparts in Western tradition. Especially selected and retold to offer the best of India, these stories speak of snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, the ocean, the blue heavens, the exquisite flora and fauna, and characters from paupers to princes. The tales of courage and sacrifice, love and adventure, magic and death offer both spellbinding entertainment as well as answers to fundamental questions of life. This enchanting book will be treasured not only by children who enjoy reading of adventure and heroism, but also by parents and educators looking for new ways to respond to the age-old request to "Tell Me a Story".

How is this book unique? Illustrations includedOriginal & Unabridged EditionOne of the best books to readClassic historical fiction booksExtremely well formattedA rich and enchanting collection of 29 stories from the “home of the fairy tale.” An exciting and entertaining collection of stores, full of the color and enchantment of India, written for the amusement of children everywhere. Its universal appeal like in the striking similarities between Indian tales and those of European myth and legend, characters often having counterparts in Western tradition. Especially selected and retold to offer the best of India, these stories speak of snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, the ocean, the blue heavens, the exquisite flora and fauna, and characters from paupers to princes. The tales of courage and sacrifice, love and adventure, magic and death offer both spellbinding entertainment as well as answers to fundamental questions of life. This enchanting book will be treasured not only by children who enjoy reading of adventure and heroism, but also by parents and educators looking for new ways to respond to the age-old request to "Tell Me a Story".

How is this book unique?Font adjustments & biography includedUnabridged (100% Original content)IllustratedAbout Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph JacobsA rich and enchanting collection of 29 stories from the “home of the fairy tale.” An exciting and entertaining collection of stores, full of the color and enchantment of India, written for the amusement of children everywhere. Its universal appeal like in the striking similarities between Indian tales and those of European myth and legend, characters often having counterparts in Western tradition. Especially selected and retold to offer the best of India, these stories speak of snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, the ocean, the blue heavens, the exquisite flora and fauna, and characters from paupers to princes. The tales of courage and sacrifice, love and adventure, magic and death offer both spellbinding entertainment as well as answers to fundamental questions of life. This enchanting book will be treasured not only by children who enjoy reading of adventure and heroism, but also by parents and educators looking for new ways to respond to the age-old request to "Tell Me a Story".

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs A rich and enchanting collection of 29 stories from the “home of the fairy tale.” An exciting and entertaining collection of stores, full of the color and enchantment of India, written for the amusement of children everywhere. Its universal appeal like in the striking similarities between Indian tales and those of European myth and legend, characters often having counterparts in Western tradition. Especially selected and retold to offer the best of India, these stories speak of snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, the ocean, the blue heavens, the exquisite flora and fauna, and characters from paupers to princes. The tales of courage and sacrifice, love and adventure, magic and death offer both spellbinding entertainment as well as answers to fundamental questions of life. This enchanting book will be treasured not only by children who enjoy reading of adventure and heroism, but also by parents and educators looking for new ways to respond to the age-old request to "Tell Me a Story".

Book Description: "Soils and national characters differ; but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents, if not in treatment. The majority of the tales in this volume have been known in the West in some form or other, and the problem arises how to account for their simultaneous existence in farthest West and East. Some–as Benfey in Germany, M. Cosquin in France, and Mr. Clouston in England–have declared that India is the Home of the Fairy Tale, and that all European fairy tales have been brought from thence by Crusaders, by Mongol missionaries, by Gipsies, by Jews, by traders, by travellers. The question is still before the courts, and one can only deal with it as an advocate. So far as my instructions go, I should be prepared, within certain limits, to hold a brief for India. So far as the children of Europe have their fairy stories in common, these–and they form more than a third of the whole –are derived from India. In particular, the majority of the Drolls or comic tales and jingles can be traced, without much difficulty, back to the Indian peninsula." (Quote from authorama.com)Table of Contents: Publisher’s Preface; Preface; The Lion And The Crane; How The Raja's Son Won The Princess Labam; The Lambikin; Punchkin; The Broken Pot; The Magic Fiddle; The Cruel Crane Outwitted; Loving Laili; The Tiger, The Brahman And The Jackal; The Soothsayer's Son; Harisarman; The Charmed Ring; The Talkative Tortoise; A Lac Of Rupees For A Bit Of Advice; The Gold-giving Serpent; The Son Of Seven Queens; A Lesson For Kings; Pride Goeth Before A Fall; Raja Rasalu; The Ass In The Lion's Skin; The Farmer And The Money-lender; The Boy Who Had A Moon On His Forehead And A Star On His Chin; The Prince And The Fakir; Why The Fish Laughed; The Demon With The Matted Hair; The ivory City And Its Fairy Princess; How Sun, Moon, And Wind Went Out To Dinner; How The Wicked Sons Were Duped; The Pigeon And The Crow; General Notes; Story NotesAbout the Publisher: Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.orgForgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.