The collection includes fairy tales and legends that are widespread among the population of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. As a type of oral folk art, these tales and legends have been formed over many centuries on the basis of the traditional culture of Bengal and vividly reflect the life and way of life of its people. The reader will get acquainted with the nature of this distant corner of Southeast Asia, with the kind and hardworking Bengali people, with their customs , traditions and beliefs. Compiled and translated from English by A.E. Empty. Afterword by S.D. Silver. Notes and dictionary by N.I. Solntseva