| Author |
Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 |
| Editor |
Burton, Isabel, Lady, 1831-1896 |
| Title |
Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vetala_Panchavimshati
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Uniform Title: Vetalapañcavimsati. Hindi version (Baitala-pacisi). English
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| Credits |
Produced by Sara Vazirian and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance" by Sir Richard F. Burton is a collection of ancient Hindu fairy tales likely composed during the early 14th century. The narrative follows King Vikramaditya, a semi-historical hero akin to Arthurian figures, who embarks on various adventures as he grapples with a mystical vampire and encounters numerous supernatural challenges along the way. Central to the tales is a blend of adventure, magic, and romantic intrigue, all deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. At the start of the collection, the preface and introduction set the stage for a series of tales featuring Vikramaditya, detailing his lineage and his father's cursed transformation into an ass. The intricacies of Vikram's character are fleshed out, portraying him as a brave and astute ruler. We are introduced to the mysterious Baital, a vampire-like spirit that animates the dead, marking the tone for the fantastical elements that follow. The opening tales hint at the dynamics of love, loyalty, and the supernatural as Vikram navigates through challenges in order to defeat the Baital, showcasing an interplay between moral tales and captivating storytelling that invites readers into a rich tapestry of ancient Indian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| Subject |
Tales -- India
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| Subject |
Vampires -- India -- Folklore
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| Subject |
Hindus -- Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2400 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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