Vikram and the Vampire
About this book
This story turns chiefly on a great king named Vikram, the King Arthur of the East, who in pursuance of his promise to a Jogi or Magician, brings to him the Baital (Vampire), who is hanging on a tree. The difficulties King Vikram and his son have in bringing the Vampire into the presence of the Jogi are truly laughable;This book also inspired the "Golden Asse" of Apuleius, Boccacio's "Decamerone," the "Pentamerone," and all that class of facetious fictitious literature.Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 6 readers · 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Vikram and the Vampire?
About ≈ 3 h 53 m — 210 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Vikram and the Vampire?
210 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Vikram and the Vampire?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is Vikram and the Vampire in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Vikram and the Vampire take place?
It is set in India.
Who wrote Vikram and the Vampire?
Richard Francis Burton.
Where can I read Vikram and the Vampire online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library