| Author |
Faulkner, Georgene, 1873-1958 |
| Illustrator |
Richardson, Frederick, 1862-1937 |
| LoC No. |
84254772
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| Title |
The White Elephant, and Other Tales From India
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The white elephant -- The grain of corn -- The timid little rabbit -- Singh Rajah and the cunning little jackals -- The kingdom of Mouseland -- The alligator and the jackal -- The bold blackbird -- The kid and the tiger -- The brahmin and the tiger -- The bear's bad bargain -- The man who rode a tiger.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The White Elephant and Other Tales From India" by Georgene Faulkner is a collection of retold folktales that draws on traditional Indian narratives, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The book showcases a variety of characters, emphasizing the values of kindness, cunning, and morality through fables and lessons. Each story features anthropomorphic animals and moral dilemmas, engaging readers with fascinating cultural tales that common themes explored in folklore. At the start of the book, the old tale of "The White Elephant" introduces readers to a compassionate elephant who, after being rescued by woodcutters, takes it upon himself to help them with their work. The old elephant eventually seeks to teach his young son, the magnificent White Elephant, the value of friendship. A strong bond grows between the White Elephant and the woodcutters, leading to a series of heartwarming interactions. However, their harmony is disrupted when a local Rajah determines to possess the beautiful elephant for himself, raising questions about loyalty, friendship, and the sacrifices made for those we care about. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Tales -- India
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52515 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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