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The Whispering Mountains: Marvellous Folktales From The Himalayas
Publisher:
Puffin
| Author:
Namita Gokhale | Malashri Lal
| Language:
English
| Format:
Hardback
Publisher:
Puffin
Author:
Namita Gokhale | Malashri Lal
Language:
English
Format:
Hardback
Original price was: ₹799.₹599Current price is: ₹599.
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The Whispering Mountains: Greatest Himalayan Folktales is a collection of folktales handed down through generations-tales shared by grandparents sitting by the fire on cold nights, tales carried by the whispering winds, and echoing through the rivers and peaks of the Himalayas.
In these tales, trees and flowers, animals and birds coexist with humans, one story ending as another one begins. The wicked and the good are not as they seem, and magic is always close at hand. Clever women outwit thieves, while fools reveal unexpected wisdom. The stories hold the teachings of nature and the playful mischief of tricksters, the marvel of creation myths, and the shimmering magic of shapeshifters. Across these regions lie the enduring secrets and strengths of the mountains, with doors that lead to hidden realms and windows which open to wonder.
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The Whispering Mountains: Greatest Himalayan Folktales is a collection of folktales handed down through generations-tales shared by grandparents sitting by the fire on cold nights, tales carried by the whispering winds, and echoing through the rivers and peaks of the Himalayas.
In these tales, trees and flowers, animals and birds coexist with humans, one story ending as another one begins. The wicked and the good are not as they seem, and magic is always close at hand. Clever women outwit thieves, while fools reveal unexpected wisdom. The stories hold the teachings of nature and the playful mischief of tricksters, the marvel of creation myths, and the shimmering magic of shapeshifters. Across these regions lie the enduring secrets and strengths of the mountains, with doors that lead to hidden realms and windows which open to wonder.
About Author
Namita Gokhale is a celebrated writer and festival director, with an impressive portfolio of twenty-four works spanning fiction and non- fiction. Her acclaimed debut novel, Paro: Dreams of Passion (1984), has been reissued as a Penguin Modern Classic. Her retelling of the Mahabharata for Puffin Books has remained a favorite among readers for over fifteen years. Her recent non-fiction work. The Treasures of Lakshmi, adds to her diverse repertoire, which includes novels, short stories, Himalayan studies, mythology, edited anthologies, children's books, and even a play. Gokhale has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for her novel Things to Leave Behind. She is also the co-founder and co-director of the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival.
Malashri Lal, writer and academic with twenty-one books, retired as Professor. English Department. University of Delhi. Publications include Tagore and the Feminine and her engagement with mythology in the 'goddess trilogy (co-edited with Namita Gokhale) -In Search of Sita, Finding Radha, and Treasures of Lakshmi.
Betrayed by Hope: A Play on the Life of Michael Madhusudan Dutt (2020), co-authored with Namita Gokhale, received the Kalinga Fiction Award. Lal recently published Mandalas of Time: Poems. She is currently Convener, English Advisory Board of the Sahitya Akademi. Lal volunteers with organizations serving disadvantaged communities, especially women and children.
Malashri Lal, writer and academic with twenty-one books, retired as Professor. English Department. University of Delhi. Publications include Tagore and the Feminine and her engagement with mythology in the 'goddess trilogy (co-edited with Namita Gokhale) -In Search of Sita, Finding Radha, and Treasures of Lakshmi.
Betrayed by Hope: A Play on the Life of Michael Madhusudan Dutt (2020), co-authored with Namita Gokhale, received the Kalinga Fiction Award. Lal recently published Mandalas of Time: Poems. She is currently Convener, English Advisory Board of the Sahitya Akademi. Lal volunteers with organizations serving disadvantaged communities, especially women and children.
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