Folk-Literature of Bengal

The FolkLiterature of Bengal is devoted to popular tales of Bengal. A world wholly legendary is depicted with the homely tenderness in the most secluded localities of Bengal. The world is revived with every seduction of art in this beautiful book. The tales are mirror of the customs and the thoughts of the people and throws much light on the history of these ancient days. A nation might well be proud of these tales. It has all the attributes of a beautiful lyric. It contains a conception of purity and love which evince a high state of civilization.