Book Details

• Author/Compiler: Pallab Sengupta
• Publisher: Prachya Paschatya
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788196937195
• Pages: 136
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Red Indian-der Rupkatha (Bengali Version) by Pallab Sengupta is a fascinating collection of folk tales drawn from the rich oral traditions of the indigenous peoples of North and South America. Compiled and translated from authoritative anthropological, sociological, and folklore sources, the book introduces Bengali readers to a remarkable world of myths, legends, beliefs, and storytelling traditions that have been preserved across generations.

The indigenous communities of the American continents possess diverse cultural heritages shaped by their close relationship with nature, spirituality, and collective memory. Although many of these communities have experienced dramatic social and demographic changes over time, their stories continue to offer valuable insights into their worldviews, values, and cultural identities.

This volume brings together a carefully selected range of traditional tales that reflect themes such as creation myths, heroic adventures, animal wisdom, supernatural encounters, moral lessons, and the enduring connection between humans and the natural world. Through these narratives, readers gain a deeper appreciation of the imagination, philosophy, and cultural richness of indigenous American societies.

Originally published several decades ago and now reissued in a new edition, the book remains an important contribution to comparative folklore studies. It is regarded as one of the earliest Bengali compilations dedicated to the folklore and literary traditions of Native American peoples, making it a significant resource for readers interested in world folklore and cross-cultural literary heritage.

Published by Prachya Paschatya, Red Indian-der Rupkatha (Bengali Version) is ideal for folklore enthusiasts, students, researchers, teachers, and readers seeking to explore traditional stories from beyond the Indian subcontinent.