King Vikram & The Vampire
Author: Captain Sir Richard F. Burton
ISBN: 978-0892814756
Price: Rs. 720.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Translated from the original Sanskrit by the noted Victorian Orientalist, Sir Richard Burton, these ancient Indian folk tales influenced such later works as 1001 Arabian Nights and Boccaccio's Decameron. As revealing today as they were in their own time, these stories will entertain and delight modern readers while illuminating the life and customs of classical India. This reprint from the 1893 limited edition contains 34 black-and˜white illustrations, including the frontispiece designed especially for that edition.
Browse this title within our Arts, Literature and Humanities collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 304 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0892814756.
About the Author
Sir Richard F. Burton (1821-1890) was one of the greatest traveler-explorers of history, whose life has recently been chronicled both in biography (Captain Sir Richard Burton) and film (Mountains of the Moon). Famous as the translator of The 1001 Arabian Nights, Burton also searched for the headwaters of the Nile, and was the discoverer of the central lakes of Africa. Orientalist, prolific author, and member of the Royal Geographic Society, he was one of the most remarkable and controversial men of his century.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0892814756
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Translated from the original Sanskrit by the noted Victorian Orientalist, Sir Richard Burton, these ancient Indian folk tales influenced such later works as 1001 Arabian Nights and Boccaccio's Decameron. As revealing today as they were in their own time, these stories will entertain and delight...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Captain Sir Richard F. Burton.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the way it blends mystery, wit, and timeless wisdom into unforgettable stories. These classic tales pull you into the world of King Vikram and the clever vampire, where every story tests logic, morality, and imagination. With rich Victorian-era translation and vintage illustrations, it feels like holding a piece of literary history—entertaining, thought‑provoking, and deeply rooted in Indian storytelling tradition.
- Published by Simon & Schuster.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 304.
Catalog Description
Translated from the original Sanskrit by the noted Victorian Orientalist, Sir Richard Burton, these ancient Indian folk tales influenced such later works as 1001 Arabian Nights and Boccaccio's Decameron. As revealing today as they were in their own time, these stories will entertain and delight modern readers while illuminating the life and customs of classical India. This reprint from the 1893 limited edition contains 34 black-and˜white illustrations, including the frontispiece designed especially for that edition.
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