Book Details

• Editor: Karabi Deka Hazarika
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: English
• Pages: 136
• ISBN: 9789355482594
• Cover: Paperback

About the Book

Reception and Reflection of Folktales in Indian Life and Literature (English Version) is an insightful scholarly volume edited by Karabi Deka Hazarika that explores the enduring influence of folktales on Indian society, culture, and literary traditions. Through a collection of critical essays and research-based studies, the book examines how folk narratives have been preserved, adapted, interpreted, and reflected in various forms of Indian literature and cultural practices. The contributors analyze the role of folktales in shaping collective memory, moral values, social beliefs, and artistic expression across diverse linguistic and regional traditions. By highlighting the dynamic relationship between folklore and literature, the volume offers valuable perspectives on India's rich storytelling heritage. This book is an important resource for students, researchers, folklorists, literary scholars, and readers interested in Indian culture and folklore studies.