"Indian Tales of the Great Ones Among Men, Women, and Bird-People" by Cornelia Sorabji is a treasury of fascinating stories drawn from Indian folklore and legends of the early 1900s. This collection presents a selection of tales that explore themes such as courage, fairness, affection, and selflessness through the experiences of extraordinary and everyday beings, encompassing humankind and mythical bird-people, all to emphasize the deepness of Indian heritage and principles. Within these pages are wonderful narratives that depict exemplary lives and powerful lessons, like the story of Raja Sibi's sacrifice to protect a dove and Samyukta's brave choice to follow her heart despite her father's disapproval. Sorabji skillfully combines elements of valor and insight, highlighting well-known figures like the admirable King Vikramaditya and the fearless Queen Raziya, along with the struggles of characters facing tests of love, devotion, and righteousness. Every account imparts significant ethical considerations, celebrating the enduring impact of iconic characters from Indian stories.
Indian tales of the great ones among men, women, and bird-people
By Cornelia Sorabji
Enter a world of heroes, queens, and magical creatures as they struggle with love, justice, and sacrifice in ancient India.
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About the AuthorCornelia Sorabji was an Indian lawyer, social reformer and writer. She was the first female graduate from Bombay University, and the first woman to study law at Oxford University. Returning to India after her studies at Oxford, Sorabji became involved in social and advisory work on behalf of the purdahnashins, women who were forbidden to communicate with the outside male world, but she was unable to defend them in court since, as a woman, she did not hold professional standing in the Indian legal system. Hoping to remedy this, Sorabji presented herself for the LLB examination of Bombay University in 1897 and the pleader's examination of Allahabad High Court in 1899. She became the first female advocate in India but would not be recognised as a barrister until the law which barred women from practising was changed in 1923.
Cornelia Sorabji was an Indian lawyer, social reformer and writer. She was the first female graduate from Bombay University, and the first woman to study law at Oxford University. Returning to India after her studies at Oxford, Sorabji became involved in social and advisory work on behalf of the purdahnashins, women who were forbidden to communicate with the outside male world, but she was unable to defend them in court since, as a woman, she did not hold professional standing in the Indian legal system. Hoping to remedy this, Sorabji presented herself for the LLB examination of Bombay University in 1897 and the pleader's examination of Allahabad High Court in 1899. She became the first female advocate in India but would not be recognised as a barrister until the law which barred women from practising was changed in 1923.
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