Indian Fairy Tales

by Joseph Jacobs

Overview

Classic compilation of 29 traditional tales by a leading British folklorist includes "The Lion and the Crane," "Sun, Moon, and Wind Go Out to Dinner," "The Prince and the Fakir," and other illustrated fables.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486218281
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	11/30/2011
Series:	Dover Children's Classics
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

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.

Table of Contents

I. THE LION AND THE CRANE
II. HOW THE RAJA'S SON WON THE PRINCESS LABAM
III. THE LAMBIKIN
IV. PUNCHKIN
V. THE BROKEN POT
VI. THE MAGIC FIDDLE
VII. THE CRUEL CRANE OUTWITTED
VIII. LOVING LAILI
IX. "THE TIGER, THE BRAHMAN, AND THE JACKAL"
X. THE SOOTHSAYER'S SON
XI. HARISARMAN
XII. THE CHARMED RING
XIII. THE TALKATIVE TORTOISE
XIV. A LAC OF RUPEES FOR A PIECE OF ADVICE
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 WHO HAD A MOON ON HIS FOREHEAD AND A STAR ON HIS CHIN
XXIII. THE PRINCE AND THE FAKIR
XXIV. WHY THE FISH LAUGHED
XXV. THE DEMON WITH THE MATTED HAIR
XXVI. THE IVORY CITY AND ITS FAIRY PRINCESSES
XXVII. "SUN, MOON, AND WIND GO OUT TO DINNER"
XXVIII. HOW THE WICKED SONS WERE DUPED
XXIX. THE PIGEON AND THE CROW

Editorial Reviews

The crane thinking "I will sound him," settled on a branch just over him, and in conversation spoke this first verse:

"A service have we done thee

To the best of our ability,

King of the Beasts! Your Majesty!

What return shall we get from thee?"

In reply the Lion spoke the second verse:

"As I feed on blood,

And always hunt for prey,

'Tis much that thou art still alive

Having once been between my teeth."

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