"Tales of the Punjab: Folklore of India" by Flora Annie Webster Steel is a compilation of old stories from the Punjab region of India. The book paints a vivid picture of Punjabi life through its characters, featuring brave princes, smart animals, and beings from myths. The stories often teach valuable lessons and highlight the importance of being clever and courageous; moreover, they demonstrate the communal ways of life, by illustrating how villagers gathered to listen to stories. The collection begins with "Sir Buzz," a story of a soldier’s son. He meets a talking tigress and has a series of funny adventures with a magical assistant called Sir Buzz. In closing, the narrative captures the spirit of fun, courage, and the magical quality of old stories.
Tales of the Punjab: Folklore of India
By Flora Annie Webster Steel
Discover a world of talking animals, brave princes, and magical helpers as villagers gather to share traditional stories filled with humor and important life lessons.
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About the AuthorFlora Annie Steel was a writer who lived in British India for 22 years. She was noted especially for books set in the Indian subcontinent or connected with it. Her novel On the Face of the Waters (1896) describes incidents in the Indian Mutiny.
Flora Annie Steel was a writer who lived in British India for 22 years. She was noted especially for books set in the Indian subcontinent or connected with it. Her novel On the Face of the Waters (1896) describes incidents in the Indian Mutiny.
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