Archer, W. G. 1907-1979.

Songs for the bride : wedding rites of rural India / William G. Archer ; edited by Barbara Stoler Miller, and Mildred Archer. - New York : Columbia University Press, 1985. - xl, 181 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Studies in Oriental culture ; no. 20 UNESCO collection of representative works. Indian series .

Includes marriage songs in Bhojpuri (roman) and English.

Includes bibliographical references. "Bibliography of the writings of William G. Archer": p. [xxxiii]-xxxvi.

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Marriage customs and rites--India--Bihar.
Folk songs, Bhojpuri--Texts.


Bihar (India)--Social life and customs.

GT2776.A73 1985