Indian Folklore and The Stories of Manoj Das : A Study in Influence and Parallels

Indian Folklore and The Stories of Manoj Das : A Study in Influence and Parallels
Author: Dr. Arvind Kumar
Publisher: Booksclinic Publishing
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2024-04-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9358231556

Ťhe Panćatantra, Jatakas, Kathāsaritasāgara, Hitopadeśa, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Eesop’s tales – the ancient folk compendiums have knowledge and wisdom for the people of all spheres. They are valuable for all ages with immense light over much darkness. Ťhe Panćatantra is a collection of five books by Vishnu Sharma who has educated three dull minded princes and able for kingdom. Manoj Das, an eminent Indian author who panned his writing to Indian literature in both Odia and English. Folk compendiums fascinate him and as a result of this fascination he writes short stories like Chasing the Rainbow: Growing up in an Indian Village, Selected Fiction, Tales told by Mystics, Mystery of the Missing Cap and Other Stories, The Bridge in the Moonlit Night and Other Stories, etc, the book is an illuminated study of short stories of Manoj Das and Indian Folklore that are not simply tell/story to listen.

A Tiger at Twilight

A Tiger at Twilight
Author: Manoj Das
Publisher: Penguin Group
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1991
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Remote Town Of Nijanpur Has Never Disclosed The Secret That Shrouds Its Past But This Novel Knows All That.

Tales Told by Mystics

Tales Told by Mystics
Author: Manoj Das
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2001
Genre: Mysticism
ISBN:

This Collection, Probably The First Ever Of Its Kind, Of A Full Hundred Tales Culled From Sages Known And Unknown, Through Decades Of A Sustained Interest By Its Present Author, Should Prove As Revealing As They Have Proved For Centuries Past.

The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies

The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies
Author: Manoj Das
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 8184302746

Embark on a spellbinding journey into the realm of imagination with "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. This captivating collection of short stories invites readers to explore the magical worlds and fantastical landscapes crafted by one of India's most celebrated authors. Join renowned storyteller Manoj Das as he weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales, each brimming with mystery, wonder, and the supernatural. From ancient myths to modern fables, these stories transport readers to realms where anything is possible and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. In "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," Das showcases his mastery of the short story form, effortlessly blending elements of folklore, mythology, and the supernatural to create narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, he invites readers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. With its eclectic mix of themes and settings, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" offers something for every reader, whether you're a fan of traditional folklore or contemporary fantasy. Das's rich imagination and keen insight into the human condition ensure that each story leaves a lasting impression, sparking contemplation and wonder long after the final page is turned. Since its publication, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" has captivated readers with its enchanting tales and evocative storytelling. Das's ability to blend the mundane with the magical, the ordinary with the extraordinary, has earned him widespread acclaim as one of India's foremost writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. As you journey through the pages of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," you'll be transported to worlds beyond imagination, where dreams come to life and the impossible becomes possible. Das's lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination, inviting you to explore the boundless realms of fantasy. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. Grab your copy now and prepare to be enchanted by a collection of stories that will transport you to worlds beyond your wildest dreams.

The Submerged Valley and Other Stories

The Submerged Valley and Other Stories
Author: Manoj Das
Publisher: Lotus Press (WI)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1986
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780941524261

Premier modern short stroy writer of India - world - acclaimed author. Seventeen Stories from one of modern India's best-loved writers, recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.

The Light of Knowledge

The Light of Knowledge
Author: Francis Cody
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-11-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0801469015

Since the early 1990s hundreds of thousands of Tamil villagers in southern India have participated in literacy lessons, science demonstrations, and other events designed to transform them into active citizens with access to state power. These efforts to spread enlightenment among the oppressed are part of a movement known as the Arivoli Iyakkam (the Enlightenment Movement), considered to be among the most successful mass literacy movements in recent history. In The Light of Knowledge, Francis Cody’s ethnography of the Arivoli Iyakkam highlights the paradoxes inherent in such movements that seek to emancipate people through literacy when literacy is a power-laden social practice in its own right. The Light of Knowledge is set primarily in the rural district of Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu, and it is about activism among laboring women from marginalized castes who have been particularly active as learners and volunteers in the movement. In their endeavors to remake the Tamil countryside through literacy activism, workers in the movement found that their own understanding of the politics of writing and Enlightenment was often transformed as they encountered vastly different notions of language and imaginations of social order. Indeed, while activists of the movement successfully mobilized large numbers of rural women, they did so through logics that often pushed against the very Enlightenment rationality they hoped to foster. Offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at an increasingly important area of social and political activism, The Light of Knowledge brings tools of linguistic anthropology to engage with critical social theories of the postcolonial state.