In this collection of short stories, India’s favourite storyteller retells India’s forgotten folktales. Have you heard of Hiranmantota, the kind’s most trusted parrot who was betrayed by his master? Or of a Yakka, a creature with the face of a horse and the body of a woman? Do you know which prince married a monkey?Or about the queen who was actualy a rakshasa?Join Ruskin Bond on a fascinating journey where you will encounter generous kings and handsome princes, evil rakshasas and an angry Lord Shiva, a wise parrot and a scheming crane, a clever crab and a talking white elephant. The stories, told with Bond’s sparkling wit, are a treasure trove of fun and wisdom, fables of the perrenial battle between good and evil in which the wise always win.
Indian Folktales Retold
₹299.00
Additional information
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 153 |
| Publishing imprint | Etch |
| Size | 14.3 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm |
| Year | 2015 |
| Keywords | Indian folktales |
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