Autor: John T. Platts

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Lallu Lal (c. 1763–1835) was among the pioneering figures in the arena of Hindi literature during the British Colonial period. His scholarly disposition was significantly bolstered under the patronage of Fort William College, Kolkata, established by the East India Company for the cultivation of Indian languages and the promotion of knowledge about Indian cultures amongst its British officers. The distinguished work of Lal that brought him literary prominence is «The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite», which is a seminal translation and retelling of an ancient Sanskrit text, «Vetala Panchavimshati». Rendered into simple yet captivating prose, the book encapsulates a collection of stories, each intertwined with philosophically engaging riddles, and played a vital role in propelling the Hindi language into the literary consciousness of both the Indian populace and Western academics. His approach to transferring the intricate essence of the original Sanskrit tales into the more accessible Khari Boli dialect of Hindi was met with acclaim and remains a benchmark in the development of modern Hindi prose. Lallu Lal»s translation was not only a work of cultural preservation but also an act of literary innovation, as it bridged linguistic and cultural gaps, echoing a confluence that has since become synonymous with the ethos of Indian storytelling. This historic act of literary alchemy by Lal exemplified the symbiotic relationship between translator, text, and the emergent linguistic identity during the early 19th century in Indian literature.




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Lallu Lal & John T. Platts: The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite
Exploring the intricacies of folklore, ‘The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite’ offers a rich tapestry of narratives that celebrate the intersection of tradition, culture, and st …
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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu & Bram Stoker: 10 Vampire Classics
This collection celebrates the macabre classics, the original vampire stories which have awaken the world’s neverdying obsession with the mysterious creatures of the night. The edition includes: The …
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Bram Stoker & Théophile Gautier: Creatures of the Dark: 10 Vampire Horror Novels
This edition honors the greatest classics of the vampire literature, the original horror books that ignited the world’s unending fascination with these mythical creatures of the night. This special e …
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Mary Shelley & Bram Stoker: The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels
The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels is a masterful anthology that encompasses a broad spectrum of gothic horror, supernatural thrillers, and classic tales of terror. This carefully curate …
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H. P. Lovecraft & Bram Stoker: The Beasts of Nightmares: 40 Monster Books
Dive into the chilling and imaginative world of ‘The Beasts of Nightmares: 40 Monster Books, ‘ a collection that brings together some of the most spine-tingling tales from the masters of horror and g …
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