Taatung Tatung and Other Amazing Stories of India’s Diverse Languages: Birth of Languages, Sanskrit, Hijra Farsi, Evolution of Languages, Hindustani, French, Parsi, English, Great Andamanese, Bangla, Urdu, Bultoo Radio, Gondi, Nepali and more | Ages 12+
Communication binds humanity together. Whether through song, visual art, spoken word, carved symbols, or physical movement, language lets us connect and thrive. Every tongue carries its own singular narrative, shaped by centuries of culture and change. This collection ventures across India's geographical and linguistic landscape with remarkable stories. Picture ancient peoples inscribing tales onto stone; three travellers discovering an unexpected dialect; a coded system born from necessity; an ancient script that remains stubbornly mysterious after millennia. Journey from India's remote northeastern reaches to its central woodlands, encountering both venerable tongues with roots stretching back thousands of years and newer ones still finding their voice. Vibrant and brimming with fascinating facts, this offering captivates those hungry for authentic cultural exploration and young readers keen to understand India's extraordinary linguistic richness. It's ideal for anyone curious about how language shapes identity and community across this vast, varied nation.
- Author: Vaishali Shroff
- Publisher: Puffin
- Genre: World History
- ISBN: 978-0143454663
- Pages: 184 pages