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Author |
: Shelley Fu |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 222 |
Release |
: 2012-07-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462908417 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462908411 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales by : Shelley Fu
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them fully. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.
Author |
: Richard Wilhelm |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 366 |
Release |
: 1921 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCAL:$B98105 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Chinese Fairy Book by : Richard Wilhelm
The fairy tales and legends of olden China have in common with the "Thousand and One Nights" an oriental glow and glitter of precious stones and gold and multicolored silks, an oriental wealth of fantastic and supernatural action. And yet they strike an exotic note distinct in itself. The seventy-three stories here presented after original sources, embracing "Nursery Fairy Tales," "Legends of the Gods," "Tales of Saints and Magicians," "Nature and Animal Tales," "Ghost Stories," "Historic Fairy Tales," and "Literary Fairy Tales," probably represent the most comprehensive and varied collection of oriental fairy tales ever made available for American readers. There is no child who will not enjoy their novel color, their fantastic beauty, their infinite variety of subject. Yet, like the "Arabian Nights," they will amply repay the attention of the older reader as well. Some are exquisitely poetic, such as "The Flower-Elves," "The Lady of the Moon" or "The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden"; others like "How Three Heroes Came By Their Deaths Because Of Two Peaches," carry us back dramatically and powerfully to the Chinese age of Chivalry. The summits of fantasy are scaled in the quasi-religious dramas of "The Ape Sun Wu Kung" and "Notscha," or the weird sorceries unfolded in "The Kindly Magician." Delightful ghost stories, with happy endings, such as "A Night on the Battlefield" and "The Ghost Who Was Foiled," are paralleled with such idyllic love-tales as that of "Rose of Evening," or such Lilliputian fancies as "The King of the Ants" and "The Little Hunting Dog." It is quite safe to say that these Chinese fairy tales will give equal pleasure to the old as well as the young. They have been retold simply, with no changes in style or expression beyond such details of presentation which differences between oriental and occidental viewpoints at times compel. It is the writer's hope that others may take as much pleasure in reading them as he did in their translation.
Author |
: Frederick H. Martens |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 2019-09-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781912392148 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1912392143 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends by : Frederick H. Martens
Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots. Although largely unknown in the West, the 70-plus stories in this volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms' Fairy Tales or Arabian Nights. They were collected in the early 20th century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited new edition includes updated notes which not only provide background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into ancient Chinese folk lore and culture. These are stories to return to time and time again. From awesome adventures to quirky allegories, from the exploits of the gods to fables about beggars who outwit their betters, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends is extraordinarily diverse and endlessly engaging. These wonderful stories have enduring and universal appeal, and will intrigue both children and adults.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: M.E. Sharpe |
Total Pages |
: 194 |
Release |
: 1996-03-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0765634945 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780765634948 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Folktales by :
Flows with the naturalness of conversation. --The Small Press Book Review Translated with simplicity and lucidity. --The Book Reader This collection of twelve traditional tales from various parts of China in different time periods represents a popular choice and one sure to be well-received. --Religious Studies Review
Author |
: Moss Roberts |
Publisher |
: Pantheon |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 2011-09-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307760425 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307760421 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies by : Moss Roberts
This collection of tales opens up a magical world far from our customary haunts. Ghost stories, romances, fables, and heroic sagas: the forms are familiar, but the characters we meet surprise us at every turn. For those who know and love the tales of the Grimms and Andersen, the universal themes of fairy tale literature emerge in these classic stories, but with a sophistication that is uniquely Chinese and altogether entrancing. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 704 |
Release |
: 2020-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1435169859 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781435169852 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Myths and Folk Tales by :
Chinese culture is rich with marvelous folklore, and this exquisitely designed collection draws on that magnificent historical repository. It features more than 200 fables and tales chosen from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and other classic compendiums. Here are legends of ancient demons, strange ghosts, magic swords, evil sorcerers, diabolical transformations, flying ogres, fairy foxes, powerful gods, and more. They include: The Painted Wall, The Flower Nymphs, The Boatmen of Lao-lung, The King of the Nine Mountains, The Disowned Princess, and dozens more.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 556 |
Release |
: 2018-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781787552647 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1787552640 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Myths & Tales by :
Curated new Myths and Tales. Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Author |
: Howard Giskin |
Publisher |
: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill |
Total Pages |
: 296 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015040734843 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Folktales by : Howard Giskin
Discover the rich background of this culture through these tales handed down from one generation to the next in the oral tradition. Every province of China is represented, and each story is put in perspective using maps, pronunciation guide, and notes
Author |
: Shelley Fu |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 227 |
Release |
: 2018-06-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462919956 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462919952 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Myths and Legends by : Shelley Fu
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality, and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the origins of each tale, as well as its impact on Chinese culture and history, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians, and parents.
Author |
: Ed Young |
Publisher |
: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages |
: 36 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 015205023X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780152050238 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (3X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Lost Horse by : Ed Young
A retelling of the tale about a Chinese man who owned a marvelous horse and who believed that things were not always as bad, or as good, as they might seem.