A Selection of Oral Tales from Twenty-two Languages
"A truly remarkable collection...from the introduction to the explanatory notes, the entire book outstandingly demonstrates the enduring strength of Indian folklore tradition." <br>-- Library Journal <br>"The variety of subjects contributes to the richness of this fascinating book." <br>-- Washington Times <br>"A major addition to the corpus of folktales of the world." <br>-- Edward C. Dimock, JR., <br>Chairman, American Institute of Indian Studies <br>"This collection of Indian folktales is unparalleled-in its scope of sources...a rich and fascinating tapestry of stories...infused with the author's unique sense of humor and sense of beauty." <br>-- Wendy Doniger, <br>author of Other People's Myths and Women, Androgynes, and Other Mythical Beasts