An Ocean of Story: Collection of Magical Folk Tales - Couverture rigide

Philip, Neil; Ness, Caroline

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0750016884 ISBN 13 : 9780750016889

Editeur : Hodder Wayland, 1995

Synopsis

A collection of magical fairy stories and animal fables from the Indian sub-continent, that have a multi-cultural feel that is not specific to the region, with colour illustrations by Jaqueline Mair.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A twelfth-century Sanskrit parallel to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea" is just one of the surprises in this unusual collection of fairy tales from the Indian subcontinent. There are animal fables that recall both Aesop and Uncle Remus, and long wonder tales with all the strange enchantment of the Arabian Nights. Wily peasants, scheming rajahs, and saintly brahmans mingle in stories full of spice and wit. Luck and fate are the chief concerns, but magic and bravery play their part as well.

These nineteen stories have been selected with an introduction and notes by folklorist Neil Philip, and retold for today's children by Caroline Ness. Jacqueline Mair's richly detailed illustrations draw on her experience travelling and studying in India to produce a book that is vibrant with life and full of the scents and colors of India.

Biographie de l'auteur

Neil Philip is a writer and critic with a special interest in folklore and children's literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Wayland
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0750016884
• ISBN 13: 9780750016889
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Mair Jacqueline
• Nombre de pages: 122
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible