Captain Sir Richard F.Burton's King Vikram and the Vampire
Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic and Romance
$59.96
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
2 January 1993
Summary
Translated from the original Sanskrit by the noted Victorian Orientalist, Sir Richard Burton, these ancient Indian folk tales influenced such later works as 1001 Arabian Nights and Boccaccio’s Decameron. As revealing today as they were in their own time, these stories will entertain and delight modern readers while illuminating the life and customs of classical India. This reprint from the 1893 limited edition contains 34 black-and‑white illustrations, including the frontisp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892814756 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0892814756 |
| Author: | Sir Richard Burton |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 2 January 1993 |
| Weight: | 467g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 152mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“Witty, entertaining, and illuminating of traditional Indian culture. The book will enrich the library of yoga students interested in exploring the mythic background in which yoga philosophy developed.” * Yoga Journal *“If you have the time to read for pure entertainment, pick up this volume. First published in 1870, and reprinted with illustrations from the 1893 edition of King Vikram and the Vampire, we have a centennial edition here that is highly recommended to everyone. Delightful Hindu fairy stories, which also contain much interesting information on Indian customs and manners from ages past.” * Hinduism Today *
About The Author
Sir Richard Burton
Sir Richard F. Burton (1821-1890) was one of the greatest traveler-explorers of history. Famous as the translator of The 1001 Arabian Nights, Burton also searched for the headwaters of the Nile and was the discoverer of the central lakes of Africa. Orientalist, prolific author, and member of the Royal Geographic Society, he was one of the most remarkable and controversial men of his century.
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