Sir William Frederick Travers O’Connor
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
A pale moon hangs over the Himalayan peaks, its silver light brushing ancient monasteries and wind-carved passes where stories have travelled by word of mouth for centuries. In the hush of high-altitude nights, the voices of Tibet echo through folk tales that shimmer with mystery, wit, and longing. Here, the boundaries between the human and the supernatural blur, and the everyday world is transformed by encounters with cunning foxes, wise lamas, and spirits as unpredictable as the mountain weather. Rooted in the rich soil of Tibetan oral tradition, these tales are alive with the rhythms of a culture shaped by hardship, resilience, and deep spiritual yearning. The collection is further illuminated by striking illustrations from a Tibetan artist, whose brushwork captures the atmosphere and subtlety of these narratives, and by verses drawn from Tibetan love songs, lending a lyrical counterpoint to the prose. Each story reveals a facet of Tibetan culture-its humour, its values, its fascination with fate and fortune-while inviting readers to experience the enchantment of Himalayan folklore. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today’s and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Whether approached as an introduction to Tibetan mythology, a source of inspiration for lovers of Asian fairy tales, or a keepsake for collectors of traditional Tibetan tales, this volume is both an evocative reading experience and a window into a world where myth, art, and song are woven inseparably together.
