Author: C A Kincaid
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 133
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129101572
Description
This collection presents immortal love legends and ballads hailing primarily from the Punjab, Kathiawar and Rajputana region of India. A mix of happy and tragic stories, these love stories have been picked from C A Kincaid’s 'Tales of Old Ind'.
His retellings of these stories about sweet romances between princes and princesses, gallant knights and damsels in distress and star-crossed lovers beautifully capture the evergreen charm of such literature. The tales are extraordinarily mixed in character. Some emit a strong Sindhi or Gujarati flavor while others suggest a Rajput or even an Arabic influence. Whatever the origin of the tales, they form an integral part of the romantic ballad literature of India.
Contents
Introduction
Punho and Saswi
King Dyach and Bijal
Momul and Rano
Saif-ul-Mulk
Umar and Marai
Kauro and Chanesar
Rajbala
Prince Amul Manik and the Princess Husini
Jam Tamachi and Nuri
Suhni and Mehar
Hir and Ranjho
Birsing and Sunderbai
Kamsen and Kamrup
Dodo and Chanesar