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Synopsis
'The genius of Eastern nations,' says an established and respectable authority, 'was, from the earliest times, much turned towards invention and the love of fiction. The Indians, the Persians, and the Arabians, were all famous for their fables. Amongst the ancient Greeks we hear of the Ionian and Milesian tales, but they have now perished, and, from every account that we hear of them, appear to have been loose and indelicate.' (Goodreads)
Is Vikram and the Vampire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This 19th-century collection of Indian folktales features supernatural horror elements, moral lessons, and vampire mythology with period-typical attitudes. Contains moderate supernatural violence and horror themes suitable for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and supernatural horror.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in mythology and classic vampire stories will enjoy this collection of interconnected Indian folktales with supernatural twists.