Tales Of The Punjab: Told By The People
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A rich and enduring collection of South Asian folklore, Tales of the Punjab: Told by the People presents a vibrant tapestry of oral traditions gathered directly from the people of the Punjab region during the height of the British Raj. Flora Annie Steel, who spent years living in India and immersing herself in its cultures, chronicles stories of clever heroes, cunning demons, devoted lovers, and wise rulers that had been passed down through generations of storytelling. The tales carry a warm, lyrical tone that honors their oral origins, and Steel's careful transcription preserves the authentic voice and spirit of the communities from which they were drawn. Illustrated with decorative motifs by John Lockwood Kipling, the collection stands as both a literary treasure and an invaluable ethnographic record of 19th-century Punjabi life. Scholars of folklore, lovers of world mythology, and general readers alike will find this anthology an absorbing and culturally illuminating work.
Author: Flora Annie Steel
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, The Bodley Head
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A rich and enduring collection of South Asian folklore, Tales of the Punjab: Told by the People presents a vibrant tapestry of oral traditions gathered directly from the people of the Punjab region during the height of the British Raj. Flora Annie Steel, who spent years living in India and immersing herself in its cultures, chronicles stories of clever heroes, cunning demons, devoted lovers, and wise rulers that had been passed down through generations of storytelling. The tales carry a warm, lyrical tone that honors their oral origins, and Steel's careful transcription preserves the authentic voice and spirit of the communities from which they were drawn. Illustrated with decorative motifs by John Lockwood Kipling, the collection stands as both a literary treasure and an invaluable ethnographic record of 19th-century Punjabi life. Scholars of folklore, lovers of world mythology, and general readers alike will find this anthology an absorbing and culturally illuminating work.