A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896 |
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| Translator | Rehatsek, Edward, 1819-1891 |
| Title | A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil, and Urdu" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of Eastern tales and romances written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of fantastical storytelling traditions from various Asiatic cultures, weaving together narratives steeped in magic, moral lessons, and supernatural elements. Through its compilation, the book seeks to illuminate the characteristics, customs, and beliefs of the peoples from which these stories originate." "The beginning of the collection sets the stage for the richness of Eastern literature, emphasizing the timeless nature of storytelling across cultures. It opens with a dedication and preface where Clouston reflects on the power of narratives to convey lessons about human nature and the complexities of life. The text introduces a character named Nassar, the son of a wealthy merchant, who embarks on a journey filled with unforeseen events that illustrate themes of luck, fate, and moral dilemmas. This introductory portion hints at various adventures and the intertwining of characters and destinies, inviting readers into a world where magic and reality coexist." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Tales -- Iran |
| Subject | Tales, Tamil |
| Subject | Tales, Urdu |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57468 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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