{"product_id":"the-greatest-indian-folktales-anna-volkova-9798295464058","title":"The Greatest Indian Folktales: Timeless Legends and Classic Folklore from the Heart of India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Greatest Indian Folktales\u003c\/strong\u003e gathers a powerful collection of classic stories reinvented for today's readers-tales filled with courage, love, sacrifice, destiny, and the mysterious boundary between the human and the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the vast landscapes of India-from the bustling streets of ancient kingdoms to the shadowed forests where spirits walk at dusk-these stories have travelled for centuries in the mouths of poets, monks, wandering bards, and village storytellers. In this beautifully retold edition, each tale is crafted with vivid prose that preserves the soul of the originals while offering a fresh narrative voice accessible to modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside these pages, you will follow a courtesan seeking redemption in the darkest hour of her life, sisters who brave demons and deception to reclaim their destiny, a princess who finds love in a tomb where a king awakens only at midnight, a shepherd whose strength is tested by unexpected luxury, ministers who see too clearly for their own safety, princes shaped by honour and loss, and animals who carry mountains or sacrifice themselves for those they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegant, atmospheric, and deeply rooted in the storytelling heritage of the Indian subcontinent, this collection brings together eleven tales that explore universal themes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What does courage look like when the world collapses?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How far can loyalty carry a heart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What happens when justice finally catches up with cruelty?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Where do the living and the dead meet, if only for a breath?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth newcomers to Indian folklore and seasoned readers will find themselves immersed in a world of enchanted forests, ancient palaces, moonlit rivers, perilous vows, and characters whose humanity shines through even the most mythical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is crafted for readers of all ages who love myth, legend, historical fantasy, and literary retellings. Whether you seek emotional depth, moral insight, or rich cultural storytelling, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Greatest Indian Folktales\u003c\/strong\u003e invites you to sit beside the old storyteller beneath the banyan tree and listen as the night fills with wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead this book now !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anna Volkova\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798295464058\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vosgians Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Anna Volkova","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852681392383,"sku":"9798295464058","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-greatest-indian-folktales-anna-volkova-9798295464058","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}