Richard F. Burton
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Vikram and the Vampire

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"Vikram and the Vampire" is a collection of Indian folklore and fairy tales compiled and translated by Sir Richard F. Burton, a British explorer, linguist, and writer, in the 19th century. The full title of the work is "Vikram and the Vampire; or, Tales of Hindu Devilry," and it was first published in 1870. The book is structured around the frame narrative of King Vikramaditya and the Vampire, known as Vetala, a supernatural creature. According to the framing story, King Vikramaditya is tasked with capturing a Vetala who possesses the power to inhabit dead bodies and tell enigmatic stories. Ea...