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Behar Proverbs, Classified And Arranged According To Their Subject-Matter, And Translated Into English With Notes, Illustrating The Social Custom, Pop

Behar Proverbs, Classified And Arranged According To Their Subject-Matter, And Translated Into English With Notes, Illustrating The Social Custom, Pop

John Christian

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral World HistoryPoverty & Social Work

ISBN10: 9354156436
ISBN13: 9789354156434
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 21 2020
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind every proverb lies a story, a belief, a glimpse into the heart of a people. Behar Proverbs, painstakingly gathered and translated by John Christian, offers readers a rare window into the folklore anthology and everyday life in Behar, 19th-century India. This remarkable proverb collection is more than a treasury of wise sayings; it is a living record of social customs, traditional Indian society, and the popular superstitions that shaped daily existence. Each section is carefully classified by subject, illuminating the connections between cultural tales and the values woven through Behar's communities. Christian's insightful notes and the inclusion of tales and folk-lore reveal the roots of these proverbs, making this volume indispensable for researchers of Indian culture and students of folklore alike. With its vivid portrayal of Indian folk-lore studies, the book bridges past and present, inviting casual readers to discover the charm and wisdom of a world seldom glimpsed. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For anyone curious about the social customs of India or seeking a cultural tales book that transcends time, Behar Proverbs stands as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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