Wonder Tales from Tibet by Eleanore Myers Jewett

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Author Jewett, Eleanore Myers, 1890-1967
Illustrator Day, Maurice, 1892-1983
LoC No. 22018552
Title Wonder Tales from Tibet
Note Stories drawn from the Kalmükische märchen.
Contents The clever prince and the stupid brother -- The white bird's wife -- The promise of Massang -- How six friends sought adventure -- The secret of the Khan's barber -- The prince with the golden mouth -- The strange adventure of Schalu's wife -- The fortunes of Shrikantha -- Sunshine and Moonshine.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Wonder Tales from Tibet" by Eleanore Myers Jewett is a collection of enchanting folk tales written in the early 20th century. This delightful anthology draws inspiration from various tales that originated in far-off lands, particularly Tibet, and features whimsical characters like the clever Khan's Son and the magical being known as the Siddhi-kur. The stories weave themes of adventure, magic, and moral lessons, appealing to the imagination of children and adults alike. The opening portion introduces the reader to the concept of the Siddhi-kur, a mysterious creature with deep roots in the oral storytelling traditions of India and Tibet. The narrative unfolds with the tale of a wise and clever prince who embarks on a journey to capture the Siddhi-kur, navigating through magical adventures and encounters with deceitful magicians along the way. The prince faces various trials, including transforming into different creatures to escape danger and seeking wisdom from a hermit named Nagarguna. As he learns about valuable lessons of humility and self-defense, the stories set the stage for a rich tapestry of magical and moral themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Tales -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
Subject Fairy tales -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
Subject Folklore -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
Category Text
EBook-No. 66443
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 6, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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