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The Demon Slayers and Other Stories: Bengali Folk Tales (International Folk Tale Series)
Current price:
$24.95
Publication Date: June 1st, 1994
Publisher:
Interlink Books
ISBN:
9781566561648
Pages:
224
Description
The 20 tales and nine poems in this anthology give the reader a fascinating insight into the oral literature and rich culture of Bengal, the region now comprising of West Bengal in India, and Bangladesh.
Praise for The Demon Slayers and Other Stories: Bengali Folk Tales (International Folk Tale Series)
"The tales are interesting, admonitory, and illustrative of generations-old mores and roles - especially women's roles."
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