The Baitâl Pachchisi or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite(Paperback, John Platts)
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About The Book: The Baitâl Pachchisi or The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite by John Platts is a collection of folk tales from Indian literature, focusing on the adventures of a ghostly sprite, Baital. The stories revolve around a wise king named Vikramaditya, who is tasked with capturing the elusive Baital. Each tale presents a moral dilemma or riddle, which King Vikram must solve to continue his pursuit. The tales are rich in Indian folklore and contain elements of wisdom, trickery, and humor, reflecting the complexity of human nature and the challenges of decision-making. Platts’ translation brings these traditional stories to a wider audience. About The Author: John Thompson Platts (1830–1904) was a distinguished British language scholar known for his contributions to Persian, Urdu, and Hindi studies. His works, including A Grammar of the Hindūstānī or Urdū Language (1874) and A Hindustani-English Dictionary (1881), were significant advancements in the study of South Asian languages and remain influential today. Platts also authored A Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi, and English (1884) and A Grammar of the Persian Language (1894). Additionally, he edited and translated works like the Gulistan of Sa'di and Ikhwanu-s-Safa, making valuable contributions to the preservation and understanding of classical South Asian literature. The Title 'The Baitâl Pachchisi or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite written/authored/edited by John Platts', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370149311 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 204 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.
