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India is a land of vast ocean of literature written by prominent writers in classical and vernacular languages from ancient times to date. This volume comprises of 14 Indian tales picked from various outstanding classical texts such as Jatakas, Kathasaritasagara, Panchatantra, and various local folklores collected from Punjab, Kashmir, Baluchistan, etc. These tales were translated into English to understand Indian culture and literature. Beneficial for linguists, language experts, and research scholars interested in Indian vernacular tradition.
India is a land of vast ocean of literature written by prominent writers in classical and vernacular languages from ancient times to date. This volume comprises of 14 Indian tales picked from various outstanding classical texts such as Jatakas, Kathasaritasagara, Panchatantra, and various local f...
About the author
Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was an Australian folklorist, translator, literary critic, and English author known for his specialization in folklore. He also edited the One Thousand and One Nights and also contributed to The Jewish Encyclopedia. He also translated the earliest English version of The Fables of Bidpai.
Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was an Australian folklorist, translator, literary critic, and English author known for his specialization in folklore. He also edited the One Thousand and One Nights and also contributed to The Jewish Encyclopedia. He also translated the earliest English version of The ...
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