Deccan Nursery Tales; or, Fairy Tales from the South by C. A. Kincaid
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"Deccan Nursery Tales; or, Fairy Tales from the South" by C. A. Kincaid is a collection of fairy tales written in the early 20th century. This work comprises various stories that provide a glimpse into Indian folklore, particularly emphasizing cultural and religious themes unique to the Deccan region of India. The stories often feature characters such as Brahmans, queens, and gods from Hindu mythology, closely intertwining everyday life with spiritual beliefs and
rituals. The opening of the book sets the stage for these tales by introducing the author’s affection for storytelling, inspired by the enchantment they can create for children. The first story, titled "The Sunday Story," narrates the tale of a poor Brahman who, after performing a series of rituals for the sun-god as instructed by nymphs, rises to wealth, experiences familial strife with his daughters, and ultimately sees the contrasting fates of both daughter and destiny play out. Through a blend of humor, morals, and divine intervention, the tales illustrate the teachings and cultural nuances passed down through generations in India, inviting readers to reflect on the values of respect, familial bonds, and the influence of divine forces in people's lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kincaid, C. A. (Charles Augustus), 1870-1954 |
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| Illustrator | Dhurandhar, M. V. (Mahadev Visvanath), 1867-1944 |
| Title | Deccan Nursery Tales; or, Fairy Tales from the South |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team from scans of the Million Books Project. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Tales -- India |
| Subject | Folklore -- India |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11167 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 526 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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