Folktales portray the people and the culture of the region from where they stem. They have been passed down from one generation to the other, carrying within themselves the seeds of ancient wisdom. This book contains eleven such tales which provide deep insight into the culture and tradition of Tamil and Sri Lankan people.
A Poem for All Children—In Nursery Land—How the Cat and the Rat became Enemies—The Hare and the Tortoise—How the Fly got its Name—Usi Pillai or the Needle Thin Boy—Sabash Maharajah—How Luck Came to Simpleton Nanu—How Mukundan became a Poet—A Dish Named Issru—Gopalanna, Gopalanna
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