Hindu Tales: An English Translation of Jacobi’s Ausgewählte Erzählungen in Maharashtri, compiled by John Jacob Meyer
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Hindu Tales: An English Translation of Jacobi’s Ausgewählte Erzählungen in Maharashtri, compiled by John Jacob Meyer, published in 1909. A scholarly English translation of traditional Indian narrative literature drawn from Maharashtri sources, presenting a selection of tales rich in moral reflection, folklore motifs, and classical storytelling tradition. Meyer’s compilation brings these narratives to an English-speaking audience with attention to their literary character and cultural context, reflecting early twentieth-century interest in Indo-European philology and comparative literature. An appealing volume for collectors of Indian folklore, translation studies, and early Orientalist scholarship. Hardcover in dark blue cloth with bright gilt lettering on spine and cover, showing shelfwear to corners and spine ends with light rubbing to boards.
