The Talking Thrush And Other Tales From India
W.H.D. Rouse and W. H. D. Rouse
Read by David Wales
This is the second collection by this author of charming folk tales from India. The first collection is entitled The Giant Crab (Librivox audio here). Parents or those in loco parentis should be aware that as in all folk literature, in addition to humor and wisdom, here is some degree of suffering and death. These tales may not be suitable for the very young. (Summary by david wales) (3 hr 46 min)
Chapters
Preface | 2:11 | Read by David Wales |
Part 1: The Talking Thrush; The Rabbit And The Monkey: The Sparrow’s Revenge; … | 27:45 | Read by David Wales |
Part 2: How The Mouse Got Into His Hole; King Solomon And The Owl; The Camel’s… | 32:37 | Read by David Wales |
Part 3: Beware Of Bad Company; The Foolish Wolf: Reflected Glory; The Cat And … | 32:00 | Read by David Wales |
Part 4: A Crow Is A Crow Forever; The Grateful Goat; The Cunning Jackal; The F… | 29:44 | Read by David Wales |
Part 5: The Jackal That Lost His Tail; The Wily Tortoise; The King Of The Mice… | 26:50 | Read by David Wales |
Part 6: The Parrot And The Parson; The Lion And The Hare; The Monkey’s Bargain… | 30:07 | Read by David Wales |
Part 7: Pride Shall Have A Fall; The Kid And The Tiger; The Stag, The Crow, An… | 45:26 | Read by David Wales |
Reviews
Good remedy for the insomniac.
Gerard Kelly
A collection of bizarre morality stories for children. Very well narrated.