The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite by John T. Platts et al.

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Author Platts, John T. (John Thompson), 1830-1904
Author Lallu Lal, 1763-1825
Author Vila, Mazhar Ali Khan, active 1805
Editor Forbes, Duncan, 1798-1868
Title The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite
Translated From the Hindi Text of Dr. Duncan Forbes
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary "The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite" by John T. Platts et al. is a collection of traditional tales translated from Hindi, likely written in the early 19th century. This work showcases a blend of folklore, moral lessons, and supernatural elements, centering around themes of duty, justice, and the complexities of human behavior. The stories are framed by the character King Vikram, who engages with a sprite named Baitâl, who narrates various tales each ending with a moral quandary for the king to solve. The opening of "The Baitâl Pachchisi" introduces the core narrative and establishes King Vikram’s character. After the death of his brother, Vikram ascends to the throne and becomes a formidable ruler, respected across India. However, he renounces his kingdom to wander as a devotee. The story quickly unfolds into a series of interactions with the sprite Baitâl, who challenges Vikram with moral dilemmas and legends involving other characters, such as demons, kings, and mystical creatures. This structure sets the stage for a rich exploration of ethical questions, human emotions, and the consequences of actions in the subsequent tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Subject Tales -- India
Subject Vampires -- India -- Folklore
Category Text
EBook-No. 54697
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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