Grandmother's Tales

A kite raising a human child, a stepdaughter defying fate, and a young girl embarking on an unexpected marriage with a python—these are but a few of the fascinating characters of Grandmother’s Tales. This collection of thirty stories is an English translation of Assamese literary stalwart Lakshminath Bezbaruah’s Burhi Aair Sadhu, first published in 1911.
These tales, blending original narratives with beloved Assamese folk traditions, feature shape-shifters, clever animals, and endings that warm the heart without shying away from life’s complexities. Translated into English with fidelity to their cultural roots, this book invites readers of all ages to rediscover the magic of storytelling.
Whether you’re revisiting childhood memories or encountering these narratives for the first time, Grandmother’s Tales promises a journey through wisdom, wit, and the enduring power of folklore—because some stories are timeless, meant to be shared across generations.