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Number of Pages
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Language
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Book Summary
This is a richly woven collection of Himalayan folkloreโfolktales, legends, and wonder-filled stories from across the mountains. Its central theme is the living bond between people and their landscapes, where rivers sing, animals speak, and gods walk among mortals. Designed for curious adults and folklore enthusiasts, it carries a magical, reverent, and adventurous tone.
Story-led and richly illustrated, the volume gathers folktales, legends, fables, and spirit stories spanning Kashmir to Bhutan, preserving a vast oral heritage for modern readers. Enriched with traditional woodcut illustrations, it invites readers into a tapestry of regional narratives and local knowledge systems.
Readers travel through a landscape where lovers are parted by fate and reunited by magic; crows nurture abandoned children; serpent kings and shape-shifting brides appear; and feisty heroines, tricksters, and goddesses challenge injustice. The collection foregrounds ecological memory and the delicate balance between humans, animals, rivers, and forests, reminding us how myths speak to present challenges.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for Himalayan cultures and the power of oral storytelling to carry wisdom across generations. It invites reflection, sparks curiosity about nature and myth, and leaves a lasting impression of the mountainsโ enduring beauty.
Product Details
Author
Namita Gokhale
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
14
Language
English
SKU
BK0516693
ISBN
9780143470267
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.3x2.9x23.4CM
Binding
Hardback
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Namita Gokhale is an Indian author and publisher known for fiction and essays that explore womenโs lives, identity, and culture. Her work blends tradition with contemporary perspectives. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences. The authorโs work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences.