The Hill of Flutes: Life, Love and Poetry in Tribal India: A Portrait of the Santals (Routledge Revivals)
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- Synopsis
- Originally published in 1974, The Hill of Flutes, is a descriptive account of the Santals and their poetry in their heartland of the Santal Parganas. The book explores the Santal world view, including approaches to education, love, sex, and marriage. It describes and discusses Santal dances, festivals and ceremonies, and other key events and gatherings, such as annual hunts. Through the close consideration of song and poetry, The Hills of Flutes offers an engaging insight into life in Santal society.
- Copyright:
- 1947
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 390 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781000209488
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780367611088, 9781003104155, 9780367611064
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 06/23/21
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Poetry, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.