Deccan Nursery Tales

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C. A. Kincaid

Verlag:

Double9 Books Llp

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35633094

EAN: 9789378308840

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 25.08.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 27.50

Beschreibung

Deccan Nursery Tales or Fairy Tales from the South presents a vibrant collection of traditional stories drawn from the cultural landscape of southern India. The tales weave together elements of folklore, spirituality, and everyday life, reflecting a world where the supernatural and the ordinary exist side by side. Kings, humble villagers, sacred figures, and mystical beings move through narratives shaped by moral insight and imaginative wonder. The stories highlight values such as devotion, cleverness, humility, and justice, often revealing how wisdom triumphs over pride or greed. Rich in regional color, the collection preserves oral traditions that carry echoes of temple lore, domestic customs, and ancient belief systems. Through simple yet evocative storytelling, the work captures the rhythm of communal life and the spiritual imagination that informs it. Each tale offers both entertainment and gentle instruction, illustrating how cultural identity is passed from one generation to the next through narrative. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of folklore to shape ethical understanding and collective memory.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

C. A. Kincaid

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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