author
Mrs. Rafy
Known for preserving the storytelling traditions of the Khasi people, this early 20th-century writer is remembered for a single, lasting work of folklore. Her collection brings together legends, moral tales, and wonder-filled stories from northeastern India in a warm, readable style.
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Folk-Tales of the Khasis
by Mrs. Rafy
About the author
Very little biographical information about Mrs. Rafy appears to be widely documented today. What can be confirmed is that she is credited as the author of Folk-Tales of the Khasis, a collection published in the early 1900s that gathers traditional stories from the Khasi people of present-day Meghalaya in northeastern India.
The book has remained her best-known work and continues to circulate through public-domain and audiobook projects. Its lasting appeal comes from the way it preserves oral tradition on the page, sharing stories of animals, spirits, heroes, and everyday life while introducing many readers to Khasi folklore.
Because reliable personal details are scarce, Mrs. Rafy is best understood through the contribution she left behind: a rare and enduring window into a rich storytelling culture.