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LoC No.: 06025175

Title: The Magic Bed: A Book of East Indian Fairy-Tales

Contents: The magic bed -- The wise jackal -- The four brothers -- The fish Prince -- The talking turtle.

Credits: Produced by Michael Gray

Summary: "The Magic Bed: A Book of East Indian Fairy-Tales" by James and Neill is a collection of enchanting stories drawn from East Indian folklore, likely written during the early 20th century. This beautifully illustrated book features five delightful tales that explore themes of adventure, magic, and morality, showcasing the vibrant traditions of Indian storytelling. The stories within this collection include "The Magic Bed," where a young prince embarks on a quest for love aided by a magical bed and the wisdom of animals, as well as "The Wise Jackal," which follows two princesses who run away from home and are helped by a clever jackal. Other tales such as "The Four Brothers," "The Fish Prince," and "The Talking Turtle" offer captivating plots filled with transformational magic, animal companions, and the triumph of good over evil. Each story imparts valuable life lessons wrapped in a sense of whimsy and adventure, making it a charming read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Editor: James, Hartwell

Illustrator: Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943

EBook No.: 37708

Published: Oct 11, 2011

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales -- India

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06025175

Title: The Magic Bed: A Book of East Indian Fairy-Tales

Contents: The magic bed -- The wise jackal -- The four brothers -- The fish Prince -- The talking turtle.

Credits: Produced by Michael Gray

Summary: "The Magic Bed: A Book of East Indian Fairy-Tales" by James and Neill is a collection of enchanting stories drawn from East Indian folklore, likely written during the early 20th century. This beautifully illustrated book features five delightful tales that explore themes of adventure, magic, and morality, showcasing the vibrant traditions of Indian storytelling. The stories within this collection include "The Magic Bed," where a young prince embarks on a quest for love aided by a magical bed and the wisdom of animals, as well as "The Wise Jackal," which follows two princesses who run away from home and are helped by a clever jackal. Other tales such as "The Four Brothers," "The Fish Prince," and "The Talking Turtle" offer captivating plots filled with transformational magic, animal companions, and the triumph of good over evil. Each story imparts valuable life lessons wrapped in a sense of whimsy and adventure, making it a charming read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Editor: James, Hartwell

Illustrator: Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943

EBook No.: 37708

Published: Oct 11, 2011

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales -- India

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.