Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the literary history of a captivating folk tale known as 'The Contending Lovers', tracing its journey from ancient Indian origins through various Persian and Arabic versions, culminating in its widespread adoption in European folklore. The author examines four distinct types of the tale: the Resuscitation tale, in which a maiden is brought back to life; the Rescue tale, which involves saving her from a monster or peril; the Caste tale, where suitors compete based on their social status or accomplishments; and the Creation tale, in which a woman is magically brought to life from inanimate matter. The book explores the evolution of these tale types over centuries, highlighting their common elements and the cultural influences that shaped their development. It examines the significance of the tale's open-ended nature, which invites discussion and interpretation, and discusses its enduring appeal as a source of entertainment, cultural commentary, and philosophical reflection. Through this exploration, the author reveals the tale's rich thematic depth and its insights into human nature, love, and the complexities of choice. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781333860417_0

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