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King Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance

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SKU: 9780892814756

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Embark on thrilling adventures with King Vikram in this classic collection of Hindu tales. Translated by Sir Richard Burton, these stories of magic, romance, and courage influenced works like Arabian Nights. Explore ancient India’s captivating world with 34 illustrations. “King Vikram and the Vampire” ISBN: 9780892814756

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780892814756
  • Publisher: Park Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Park Street Press
  • Depth: 19
  • Height: 226 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Series Title: 3rd Grade
  • Width: 153 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0892814756
  • Publisher Date: 01 Feb 1993
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 468 gr

16 reviews for King Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance

  1. Rajanish Sharma

    The book offers an enchanting look into ancient India, but the language feels a bit dated. A few stories did not quite resonate with me.

  2. Akif M

    I enjoyed the collection of stories and the insight into Hindu folklore. However, the writing style was sometimes difficult to follow.

  3. Prafull Jagdish Jakate

    Interesting and informative. Richard Burton’s narration felt quite antiquated. A few concepts are outdated, but are still good stories!

  4. Bharat Gupta

    The collection offers a great glimpse into cultural concepts. However, some of the stories seemed a little lengthy for my taste.

  5. Prashant Choudhary

    Vikram and Vampire’s stories were adventurous and magical. Although language felt clunky, the illustrations helped to navigate the reading.

  6. Sunidhi Govind Kela

    Absolutely loved the classic collection of Hindu tales. The stories had a wonderful blend of magic, adventure, and romance!

  7. Karishma Kumari

    A fun read, though the language is a bit dated. The tales are engaging and offer a glimpse into a different culture. Some stories are better than others, but overall enjoyable.

  8. Sanjana Jain

    A bit of a mixed bag. Some stories were captivating, others were less so. I did enjoy the magic and adventure throughout.

  9. Abhishek Kumar Srivastav

    Amazing tales of adventure! The descriptions are a bit long-winded, but the overall experience is fantastic. A must-read for folklore fans.

  10. Abhijeet Rai

    I found some of the stories repetitive, but I did enjoy learning about the cultural aspects. The illustrations were beautiful.

  11. Yogesh

    A classic for a reason! Enchanting stories that kept me hooked. A little slow in places, but highly recommend!

  12. Deepanshu

    These tales are wonderfully imaginative! The illustrations add a lot. Some of the language is difficult to read, but the stories are worth it.

  13. Rishav Kumar

    A unique collection of stories with a distinct voice. The language can be challenging, but the cultural immersion is rewarding.

  14. Latpate Mayuri Dattatray

    Interesting stories, but Burton’s translation feels a bit clunky at times. I still learned a lot and appreciated the cultural context.

  15. Anurag Agrawal

    Loved the whimsical nature of the stories! King Vikram is a great character. A few stories dragged, but still a delightful read.

  16. Ayush Kanojia

    A captivating compilation that kept me on the edge of my seat! A must-read for anyone interested in folklore and cultural tales.

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