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The Enchanted Anklet: A Folk Tale from India
Strikingly presented in this version is the East Indian fashion of saris, golden anklets, goddess festivals, and Godfather Snake with his magic jewel. Glossary included.
31 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1987
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February 14, 2024
I was glad to learn that this was an authentic Cinderella variant from India - as opposed to some "multi-cultural" versions which take the European story and give it an exotic foreign setting (like transplanting a non-native tree into foreign soil). This variant has actual roots in India.
In this presentation, the text was wordy and not especially poetic or beautiful. Hindu words are inserted occasionally, and there is a glossary with pronunciations and definitions.
Illustrations were rather pedestrian - although there were nice color contrasts, they seemed unprofessional, especially evident in some of the human faces.
I feel this could be redone by others in a more polished and appealing form.
In this presentation, the text was wordy and not especially poetic or beautiful. Hindu words are inserted occasionally, and there is a glossary with pronunciations and definitions.
Illustrations were rather pedestrian - although there were nice color contrasts, they seemed unprofessional, especially evident in some of the human faces.
I feel this could be redone by others in a more polished and appealing form.
September 3, 2020
European stories are the most commonly heard stories in the US. I wanted to show my daughter that there are many different versions of Cinderella from all over the world. She has been watch Mira the Royal Detective so this was a good opening into talking about the culture of India. I showed her my friends wedding pictures. She lives in India.
July 8, 2016
The book begins with a foreword by Joseph T. O’Connell, Professor of Saints Michael’s College, University of Toronto. It discusses the unique qualities of this East Indian Cinderella tale.
The illustrations are pen and pencil crayon and seem a bit amateurish. Most double spread have a full-page illustration and a full page of text. All the words in italics are explained in a glossary at the back of the book.
In this version a white water snake with ared jewel on his head plays the role of the fairy godmother. Instead of losing a slipper, and anklet plays the pivotal role. The Indian wedding is explained in detail.
The prince refuses to allow Cinduri’s stepmother and stepsister to live with them in the castle. Because they never worked before, they soon find themselves destitute and die a shocking death.
The book ends with an explanation of the white snake by the author.
This book feels like the type of text students would use in university to compare Cinderella fairy tales and not necessarily one that would be enjoyed by children.
The illustrations are pen and pencil crayon and seem a bit amateurish. Most double spread have a full-page illustration and a full page of text. All the words in italics are explained in a glossary at the back of the book.
In this version a white water snake with ared jewel on his head plays the role of the fairy godmother. Instead of losing a slipper, and anklet plays the pivotal role. The Indian wedding is explained in detail.
The prince refuses to allow Cinduri’s stepmother and stepsister to live with them in the castle. Because they never worked before, they soon find themselves destitute and die a shocking death.
The book ends with an explanation of the white snake by the author.
This book feels like the type of text students would use in university to compare Cinderella fairy tales and not necessarily one that would be enjoyed by children.
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