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Indian Story Book

Indian Story Book

By: Richard Wilson
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 Richard Wilson has beautifully retold stories from the two monumental Indian epics, the Rāmāyana and the Mahābhārata, along with other ancient narratives. His aim is to reveal to young English-speaking readers that these oriental tales resonate with the universal themes found in their own stories love, hate, virtue, oppression, tenderness, bravery, resourcefulness, and the timeless battle against evil. - Summary by Paraphrased from the IntroductionCopyright Legends & Fairy Tales Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 033 - The Great Drought-Parts 3-4

    033 - The Great Drought-Parts 3-4
    Dec 17 2025
    Richard Wilson has beautifully retold stories from the two monumental Indian epics, the Rāmāyana and the Mahābhārata, along with other ancient narratives. His aim is to reveal to young English-speaking readers that these oriental tales resonate with the universal themes found in their own stories love, hate, virtue, oppression, tenderness, bravery, resourcefulness, and the timeless battle against evil. - Summary by Paraphrased from the Introduction
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    11 mins
  • 032 - The Great Drought-Parts 1-2

    032 - The Great Drought-Parts 1-2
    Dec 16 2025
    Richard Wilson has beautifully retold stories from the two monumental Indian epics, the Rāmāyana and the Mahābhārata, along with other ancient narratives. His aim is to reveal to young English-speaking readers that these oriental tales resonate with the universal themes found in their own stories love, hate, virtue, oppression, tenderness, bravery, resourcefulness, and the timeless battle against evil. - Summary by Paraphrased from the Introduction
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    15 mins
  • 031 - Sakuntala and Dushyanta-Parts 7-8

    031 - Sakuntala and Dushyanta-Parts 7-8
    Dec 15 2025
    Richard Wilson has beautifully retold stories from the two monumental Indian epics, the Rāmāyana and the Mahābhārata, along with other ancient narratives. His aim is to reveal to young English-speaking readers that these oriental tales resonate with the universal themes found in their own stories love, hate, virtue, oppression, tenderness, bravery, resourcefulness, and the timeless battle against evil. - Summary by Paraphrased from the Introduction
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    9 mins
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