Twenty Two Goblins

By Arthur W. Ryder

Book Overview

Twenty Two Goblins is a collection of Indian fairy tales that were originally written in Sanskrit. The book is translated into English by an anonymous author. The stories in the book are filled with magic, adventure, and wisdom. The goblins in the title refer to the mischievous and sometimes malevolent creatures that appear in many of the tales. The book consists of 22 stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The stories include tales of brave princes, cunning animals, and wise sages. Some of the stories are cautionary tales, warning readers of the dangers of greed and arrogance, while others teach the importance of kindness and generosity. Overall, Twenty Two Goblins is a delightful collection of fairy tales that will enchant readers of all ages.Beware of Monks bearing gifts. Short fantastic tales from the subcontinent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419100092
• ISBN13: 9781419100093
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"