Bengal Fairy Tales

"Bengal Fairy Tales" is an anthology of traditional Indian stories assembled by Francis Bradley. The book contains thirty-two Bengali fairy tales. Table of Contents: Part I – Stories Told by Bhabaghuray, the Traveller: The Four Riddles Padmalochan, the Weaver Budhibanta, the Boy Weaver Khoodeh, the Youngest Born Luckhinarain, the Idiot The Four Swindlers Katmanush, or the Human Being who was made of Wood The Wily Brahmin Hati Sing, or the Vanquisher of an Elephant The Country of Swindlers The Man who was enriched by Accident Strange Friends in Time of Need Lakshmi's Gift The Redeeming Power of the Ganges Part II: Madhumala, the Wreath of Sweetness Pushpamala, the Wreath of Flowers Malanchamala, the Wreath in a Flower Garden Kanchanmala, the Golden Wreath Shankha, the Garland of Shells Part III: Princess Kalabutti The Seven Brothers who were turned into Champa Trees Sheet and Basanta Kirunmala, or the Wreath of Light Blue Lotus and Red Lotus Dalimkumar A Stick of Gold and a Stick of Silver Jackal, the Schoolmaster Humility rewarded and Pride punished A Brahmin and his Wife A Man who was only a Finger and a Half in Stature The Petrified Mansion A True Friend