Twenty-Two Goblins

TWENTY-TWO GOBLINS Translated from the Sanskrit by Arthur William Ryder CONTENTS Introduction Goblin-story 1. The Prince's Elopement. Whose fault was the resulting death of his parents-in-law? 2. The Three Lovers who brought the Dead Girl to Life. Whose wife should she be? 3. The Parrot and the Thrush. Which are worse, men or women? 4. King Shudraka and Hero's Family. Which of the five deserves the most honour? 5. The Brave Man, the Wise Man, and the Clever Man. To which should the girl be given? 6. The Girl who transposed the Heads of her Husband and Brother. Which combination of head and body is her husband? 7. The Mutual Services of King Fierce-lion and Prince Good. Which is the more dese…

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