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Tales of the Golden Corpse

Tibetan Folk Tales

Published by Interlink Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Tales of the Golden Corpse is the first complete English version of the famous Tibetan folktales told to a young boy who has killed seven sorcerers in the defense of his Master. The boy must redeem himself by carrying a talking corpse full of wondrous tales on a long journey, without himself speaking a word. These 25 tales of intrigue and magic provide the reader with a window through which to view ancient Tibetan culture. Within them, you will encounter heroes and villains, fearsome witches, murderous demons, and clever tricksters with a uniquely Tibetan humor. Songs, riddles, jokes, and sayings make the stories come alive as they unfold against the background of everyday Tibet—its farmers and nomads, kings and magical beings.

About The Author

Sandra Benson is the author of the English–Tibetan Folktale Reader, the first collection of Tibetan folk tales used in English-language education in Tibet. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Interlink Books (August 1, 2006)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781566566322
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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"Through these tales, the ethical principles of right living are passed on from generation to generation."

– Jetsun Pema, sister of H.H. Dalai Lama

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