Folk tales of Bengal

First published in 1883 this collection of tales is a truly representative reflection of the ways and beliefs of the people of Bengal. The author himself well versed in the mythology of the west has made his collection with the western mind set in view. These stories therefore not only represent the culture of Bengal but also have relevance in the everyday life of people around the world. These stories of love, joy, sadness, of jealousy and hatred, of intrigue and skullduggery are for both old and young. They relate to times of kings and royal courts, to giants and ogres, thieves and robbers, lovers and the simple folk of these lands.