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Folk-Tales of Bengal: Life's Secret

Folk-Tales of Bengal: Life's Secret

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Folk Tales of Bengal: Lifes Secret (1883) is a collection of stories by Lal Behari Dey, inspired by village elders and portraying Bengali peasants in a positive, human light. Praised by Charles Darwin and awarded a prize by a Bengali zamindar, it is a classic work of Bengali literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press


Folk Tales of Bengal: Lifes Secret (1883) is a captivating collection of stories penned by Lal Behari Dey. Drawing inspiration from the tales he heard from village elders during his childhood, Lal Behari Dey sought to portray the lives and traditions of Bengali peasants in a positive, human light. His novel Govinda Samanta: Or the History of a Bengal Raiyat received high praise from Charles Darwin, and he was honored with a significant prize for his literary accomplishments by a prominent Bengali zamindar, further cementing his reputation as a pioneering figure in Bengali literature. Lal Behari Dey asserts that the stories presented in this book are authentic remnants of ancient tales passed down through generations by old Bengali women. He presents these stories, which encompass tales of kings and queens, gods and monsters, the rich and the poor, and everything in between, with a certificate of authenticity. In "Lifes Secret," Lal Behari Dey tells the tale of Suo, a beautiful queen who desperately desires a son for her impatient and powerful husband. Just when she is about to lose hope, a mysterious healer presents her with a magical drug that grants her the fertility she seeks. In "Phakir Chand," two young friends embark on a journey to a foreign land and encounter a princess held captive by a fearsome serpent. They bravely rescue her, and in a surprising turn of events, they agree to stay at her palace, with only one of them allowed to marry her. Folk Tales of Bengal: Lifes Secret is a remarkable masterpiece of Bengali literature that deserves greater recognition. This edition, featuring a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, is a classic work of Bengali literature that will captivate readers with its charm, instruction, and unexpected twists.


Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134390

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