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Author : Mayahārula Isalāma
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)
Download or read book A History of English Folktale Collections in India and Pakistan written by Mayahārula Isalāma and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stith Thompson
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Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Types of Indic Oral Tales written by Stith Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sushil Kumar Jain
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Folklore of India & Pakistan written by Sushil Kumar Jain and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sushil Kumar JAIN
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (56 download)
Download or read book Folklore of India & Pakistan. A Complete Catalogue of Publications in English Language written by Sushil Kumar JAIN and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : M. Islam
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book A History of Folktale Collections in India, Bagladesh, and Pakistan written by M. Islam and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marcus Crouch
Publisher : Michael Joseph
ISBN 13 : 9780720711882
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (118 download)
Download or read book The Ivory City and Other Stories from India and Pakistan written by Marcus Crouch and published by Michael Joseph. This book was released on 1980 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers stories about princes, rajahs, fakirs, tigers, jackals, ghosts, a magic ring, and enchanted animals
Author : Peter Claus
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000143538
Total Pages : 754 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)
Download or read book South Asian Folklore written by Peter Claus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public.
Author : Aisha Ahmad
Publisher : Saqi Books - Saqi Books
ISBN 13 : 9780863566370
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (663 download)
Download or read book Pashtun Tales written by Aisha Ahmad and published by Saqi Books - Saqi Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rare collection of tales from the remote, historically and politically significant Pakistan-Afghan border.
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Publisher : Atheneum Books
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Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Gifts of Wali Dad written by and published by Atheneum Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Indian/Pakistani folktale in which an impoverished grass-cutter finds that gifts can be a mixed blessing.
Author : Ashraf Siddiqui
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
ISBN 13 : 9780781807036
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Pakistani Folk Tales written by Ashraf Siddiqui and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the tales, collected from oral sources, were published for the very first time in the original edition. A few of the tales are already known; young readers will be sure to recognise the familiar 'Bremen Town Musician' in the Pakistani tale 'Four Friends', from which scholars believe the Grimms' version is derived. The striking illustrations are by Jan Fairservis, who lived in Pakistan for several years. The authors and artist offer a charming invitation to the colourful folklore of an intriguing culture.
Author : Naresh Kumar
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Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Folklore and Folktales of South Asia written by Naresh Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore And Folktales Belong To The Oral Tradition Of Narrative Literature. Folktales Includes Legends, Fables, Fairy Stories, Ghost Stories, Stories Of Giants And Saints, Devils And Spirits, Husband And Wife Tales, Short Humorous Tales Mostly Relating To Local Characters. As Such Folktales Is A Narrative Literature, Having Supernatural, Superstitions, High Imagery, Glorification And Many More Elements. These May Pertain To A Particular Clan, A Society, Or A Region Depicting The Popular Beliefs, Local Deities, Clan Heroes, Clan Originators Etc. Folktales Represent The Richness Of Cultural Heritage Of The Concerned Society.The Intention Of Folktales Is Psychological. Sometimes May Be To Relate The Sense Of Superiority Of Self And Clan Of The Orator, To Glorify The Might And Brain Of The Clan Of The Orator, To Glorify The Might And Brain Of The Clan Heroes And Clan Deities. Sometimes Intention May Be Mystifying The Actual Persons Giving Supernatural Touch To Their Personality Admixing Humour Or Sensation Thereto.South Asia, The Cradle Of Human Civilization, Occupies An Important Place Socio-Culturally, Geographically And Economically On The World Map. Multi-Ethnic, Multi-Racial And Multi-Lingual As The Society Is, South Asia Is Repository Of Great Cultural Wealth. Many Autochthones Inhabit The Area. And A Great Treasure Of Folktales Is There In The Region.The Present Work Is A Discerning And Lucid Articulation Of Popular Beliefs And Practices Of People Of South Asia. The More One Explores Popular Superstitions And Usages, The Nearer Is One Likely To Attain The Discovery Of The Basis On Which The Religions Of The Begin Have Been Founded. The Another Studies The Role Of These Beliefs In Different Religions By Examining A Variety Of Religious Rituals And Customs, Both Past And Present. The Present Set In 15 Volumes Gives Fascinating Description Of Ancient Legends, Popular Beliefs And Folktales Of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Tibet, Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka, Malaysia And Indonesia. The Work Is A Significant Contribution In The Field Of Religion, Society And Folk Literature. The Clarity Of Thought-Contents, Lucidity Of Expression And Thoroughness Of Subject-Matter Are Helpful Features Of The Books.The Folktales Contained Herein Represent A Wide Spectrum Of South Asian Society. The Local Beliefs And Terms Are Given Easy Explanation. So The Reader Can Peep Into The Background Culture Of The Folktale Concerned. And This Curiosity Raises The Sense Of Togetherness In Readers That Is What The Essence Of Folk Literature.Certainly, The Folktales Covered Herein Will Enlighten, Amuse And Delight One And All.
Author : Mazharul Islam
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Folklore, the Pulse of the People written by Mazharul Islam and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1985 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Claus
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000101223
Total Pages : 741 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)
Download or read book South Asian Folklore written by Peter Claus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public.
Author : Sir Richard Carnac Temple
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789387363151
Total Pages : 881 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (631 download)
Download or read book Popular Legends of India and Pakistan written by Sir Richard Carnac Temple and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Steel Flora Annie
Publisher : Double 9 Books
ISBN 13 : 9789357489959
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (899 download)
Download or read book Tales Of The Punjab Folklore Of India written by Steel Flora Annie and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tales of the Punjab" is a collection of folk tales from the Punjab region of India, which spans parts of northern India and eastern Pakistan. The book is authored by Flora Annie Steel, a British writer, and ethnographer who spent several years in India during the late 19th century. The book contains over 30 stories, each reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Punjabi people. These tales are steeped in mythology and feature a mix of human and supernatural characters, often showcasing the importance of moral values and good behavior. Steel's writing provides insightful commentary on the cultural context and origins of each tale, along with detailed descriptions of Punjabi customs and beliefs. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique world of Punjabi folklore and its influence on the region's cultural history. Hereby, "Tales of the Punjab" is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, folklore, or the cultural history of India and its surrounding regions.
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (86 download)
Download or read book South Asian Folklore written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Samina Quraeshi
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Legends of the Indus written by Samina Quraeshi and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
