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The Giant Crab And Other Tales From Old India

The Giant Crab And Other Tales From Old India

by W. H. D. ROUSE (1863 - 1950)

This is the first collection by this author of charming folk tales from India. There is a second entitled The Talking Thrush (LibriVox audio here). Parents or those in loco parentis should be aware that as in all folk literature, in addition to humor and wisdom, here is some degree of suffering and death. These tales may not be suitable for the very young. (Summary by david wales)


Part 1: The Giant Crab; The Hypocritical Cat; The Crocodile And The Monkey; The Axe, The Drum, The Bowl, And The Diamond

Part 2: The Wise Parrot And The Foolish Parrot; The Dishonest Friend; The Mouse And The Farmer; The Talkative Tortoise; The Monkey And The Gardener; The Goblin And The Sneeze; The Grateful Beasts And The Ungrateful Prince

Part 3: The Goblin In The Pool; The Foolish Farmer And The King; The Pious Wolf; Birds Of A Feather; Spend A Pound To Win A Penny; The Cunning Crane And The Crab; Union Is Strength; Silence Is Golden; The Great Yellow King And His Porter

Part 4: The Quail And The Falcon; Pride Must Have A Fall; The Bold Beggar: The Jackal Would A-Wooing Go; The Lion And The Boar; The Goblin City; Lacknose; The King’s Lesson

Warning To The Studious Or Scientific Reader