Folk-Lore and Legends: Oriental by Charles John Tibbitts

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Author Tibbitts, Charles John
Title Folk-Lore and Legends: Oriental
Alternate Title Folklore and Legends: Oriental
Contents The cobbler astrologer -- The legend of the terrestrial paradise of Sheddád -- The tomb of Noosheerwân -- Ameen and the ghool -- The relations of Ssidi Kur: The adventures of the rich youth. The adventures of the beggar's son. The adventures of Massang. The magician with the swine's head. The history of sunshine and his brother. The wonderful man who overcame the Chan. The bird-man. The painter and the wood-carver. The stealing of the heart. The man and his wife. Of the maiden Ssuwarandari -- The two cats -- Legend of Dhurrumnath -- The traveller's adventure -- The seven stages of Roostem -- The man who never laughed -- The fox and the wolf -- The shepherd and the Jogie -- The perfidious vizier.
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Summary "Folk-Lore and Legends: Oriental" by Charles John Tibbitts is a collection of folk tales and legends from the East written in the late 19th century. The book brings together a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the culture, imagination, and values of Oriental societies. Each tale reveals unique elements of human experience and morality, emphasizing themes such as love, ambition, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening portion introduces the first story, "The Cobbler Astrologer," which centers on Ahmed, an honest cobbler from Isfahan, who is pressured by his ambitious wife, Sittâra, to adopt the profession of an astrologer to achieve wealth and social status. Despite his lack of training, Ahmed's circumstances force him into a series of comedic and perilous situations where he must rely on quick thinking and luck. As the tale unfolds, Ahmed's journey reveals both the absurdity of his wife's aspirations and the deeper reflections on loyalty, love, and the unexpected turns of fortune in life. This introduction sets the tone for the entire collection, inviting readers to explore the captivating and whimsical stories of the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Tales -- Asia
Subject Legends -- Asia
Subject Folklore -- Asia
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EBook-No. 35334
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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