Vikram and the Vampire; Tales of Hindu Devilry is Sir Richard Francis Burton's adaptation of the ancient Sanskrit Baital Pachisi, a cycle of supernatural tales centered on King Vikram and the vampire spirit known as the Baital. This 1893 Large-Paper Edition is limited to only 200 copies. Burton's retelling helped introduce Indian folklore to the Victorian era, blending ancient stories with their fascination for the supernatural.
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Author: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Publisher: Longmans, Green & Co.
Year: 1893
Edition: Limited Paper Edition (1 of 200 copies)
Subject: Gothic Literature • Vampire Fiction • Indian Folklore • Victorian Literature • Fine Press
