This book 'Famous Folk Tales from India' is mainly a collection of tales from north and central India. At the end of each story a moral instruction isThis book 'Famous Folk Tales from India' is mainly a collection of tales from north and central India. At the end of each story a moral instruction is given explicitly, mostly of which are orthodox interpretation; and I didn't like this way of presentation. They could have done it without explicitly mentioning the moral of the story. Stories in this collection are mostly didactic and very few stories showcases wit and charm....more
It's one of those books which stands alone and shine like sun. There is nothing quite like it. It's one of its kind. Unique.
There are a few books whiIt's one of those books which stands alone and shine like sun. There is nothing quite like it. It's one of its kind. Unique.
There are a few books which you come across where the writing, the prose (so lyrical, and beautiful), makes such an impact that it leaves you completely dazzled, and for a while you are stunned: that, wow! what just happened!; and then you are spellbound, speechless!.
And it is one of those books.
The Writing is magical, hypnotizing! It snares you in its magical net. It casts a spell and you can feel nothing but in awe. Each word, sentence, paragraph, page, takes you in the subtlest places of your mind, and make you feel in a dreamland, a world of twists and turns and which is never ending, and abrupt in its beginnings and endings.
It goes very deep into the psyche of the readers (which happens to be human though!), and always astonishes you with great insights into the experience of reading. It's a book about books and has such a plot that no one can ever spoil it, no matter how hard anyone tries. And yeah, it doesn't teach you anything, not even philosophy. Reading this book is like having the experience of 'experience of reading'.
It was the introduction that I found to be the most useful and helpful. And those 21 techniques given may be useful for some, I found only three to beIt was the introduction that I found to be the most useful and helpful. And those 21 techniques given may be useful for some, I found only three to be worthy of my attention....more
It is the least rating possible or else I could've given it zero stars. This book is based on a theory that has been debunked. Of what use a book is iIt is the least rating possible or else I could've given it zero stars. This book is based on a theory that has been debunked. Of what use a book is if it is factually dead wrong! There are better books available that are based on more rational approach.
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