Project Gutenberg 2015-03-17 Public domain in the USA. 566 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. Griset, Ernest Henry 1844 1907 06016412 Vikram and the Vampire; or, Tales of Hindu Devilry Produced by Charlene Taylor, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Vikram and the Vampire; or, Tales of Hindu Devilry" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a collection of traditional Indian tales adapted into English, written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the legendary king Vikramaditya, a heroic figure, who embarks on various adventures filled with supernatural elements and moral lessons, often involving encounters with a vampire known as Baital. This collection combines folklore, humor, and a touch of moral philosophy, showcasing the intricacies of Hindu mythology. The opening of the text introduces the origins of the stories, emphasizing the rich tradition of Eastern storytelling, specifically the compilation known as the "Baital-Pachisi." It highlights the semi-historical figure of Vikramaditya and hints at the themes of wisdom, bravery, and fate. We learn about the royal lineage of Vikram and the adventures he is set to undertake, including magical encounters and moral dilemmas, particularly in relation to the mischievous Baital. As the narrative unfolds, readers are prepared for a blend of vibrant folklore and complex character interactions that explore deep themes of loyalty, ethics, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tales -- India Vampires -- India -- Folklore Hindus -- Folklore GR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 584952 2025-07-19T11:59:45.816968 text/html 556896 2024-10-24T17:09:27 text/html 7388299 2025-07-19T11:59:56.155922 application/epub+zip 7383414 2025-07-19T11:59:47.907999 application/epub+zip 293834 2025-07-19T11:59:46.855983 application/epub+zip 7528246 2025-07-19T12:00:02.015923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7466580 2025-07-19T11:59:54.701951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396699 2022-09-22T04:54:40.827145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483822 2025-07-19T11:59:44.537995 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 463926 2024-10-24T17:09:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18170 2025-07-19T12:00:02.185881 application/rdf+xml 24475 2025-07-19T11:59:46.976964 image/jpeg 3500 2025-07-19T11:59:46.915954 image/jpeg 7339426 2025-07-19T11:59:46.002982 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia