Santal folk tales by A. Campbell
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"Santal Folk Tales" by A. Campbell is a collection of folk tales, likely written in the late 19th century. This work presents the oral traditions of the Santal people, showcasing their unique customs, beliefs, and social dynamics through stories that blend entertainment with moral lessons. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the cultural richness of the Santal folklore, emphasizing the importance of these tales in preserving the community's heritage. The
preface highlights how the Santals have maintained their distinct identity despite external influences and outlines the two main categories of tales included: those of pure Santal origin and those adapted from neighboring cultures. The first story, "The Magic Lamp," sets the tone with a narrative about a poor widow and her son who encounters a magical lamp that leads them on a journey of adventure and suspense, illustrating themes of resourcefulness and resilience against adversity. Overall, the initial portion of "Santal Folk Tales" promises an enlightening exploration of traditions through captivating narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Campbell, A. (Andrew), 1845-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Santal folk tales |
| Contents | The magic lamp -- The two brothers, Jhorea and Jhore -- The boy and his stepmother -- The story of Kara and Guja -- The King and his inquisitive Queen -- The story of Bitaram -- The story of Sit and Bosont -- The story of a tiger -- The story of a lizard, a tiger, and a lame man -- The story of a simpleton -- A thief and a tiger -- The magic fiddle -- Gumda the hero -- Lipi and Lapra -- The story of Lelha -- The story of Sindura Gand Garur -- The tiger and Ulta's mother -- The greatest cheat of seven -- The story of two princesses -- Seven brothers and their sister -- The story of Jhore -- The girl who always found helpers -- A simple thief. |
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Tales -- India |
| Subject | Santal (South Asian people) -- Folklore |
| Subject | Santali literature -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35060 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35060-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 840 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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