Illustrated Myths Legends Of China
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Author |
: Huang Dehai |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 271 |
Release |
: 2020-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781602201705 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1602201706 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Illustrated Myths & Legends of China by : Huang Dehai
Illustrated Myths & Legends of China is a profusely illustrated collection of 32 carefully chosen tales of Chinese myth and legend. With more than 100 illustrations drawn over two thousand years of all aspects of Chinese art—including painting, pottery and porcelain, jade, bronzes and tomb decoration—Illustrated Myths & Legends of China is a vividly written collection of tales of the universe's emergence from chaos, the creation of the world in which the first Chinese people appeared and a depiction of how the many strands of myth and legend have influenced Chinese culture. An impressive array of heroic figures and rich storytelling are at the center of these tales including: Pangu opening heaven to save the earth from chaos. Nuwa creating man and repairing the vault of heaven. Fuxi fixing the calendar by observing the heavens. Shennong creating agriculture. Cangjie inventing writing thus creating the basis for Chinese culture. Fragments of these myths and legends are found in Chinese paintings, wood artifacts, relief carvings, and lacquer art which are illustrated in this book along with informative text. Anyone interested in Chinese culture, mythology, history or art will find this collection a must-have volume for their bookshelf.
Author |
: E. T. C. Werner |
Publisher |
: The Floating Press |
Total Pages |
: 566 |
Release |
: 2009-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781775414407 |
ISBN-13 |
: 177541440X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths and Legends of China by : E. T. C. Werner
The West's first encounters with the folk tales and myths of the East proved to be a heady experience, as they were based on an entirely different value system and worldview than those that are reflected in the Greek myths and most subsequent Western folk tales. In Myths and Legends of China, author E.T.C. Werner offers up a rich tapestry of Chinese folk narratives. A must-read for fans of world myths, fairy tales, and legends.
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 |
: Lihui Yang |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 309 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780195332636 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0195332636 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Handbook of Chinese Mythology by : Lihui Yang
Compiled from ancient and scattered texts and based on groundbreaking new research, Handbook of Chinese Mythology is the most comprehensive English-language work on the subject ever written from an exclusively Chinese perspective. This work focuses on the Han Chinese people but ranges across the full spectrum of ancient and modern China, showing how key myths endured and evolved over time. A quick reference section covers all major deities, spirits, and demigods, as well as important places, mythical animals and plants, and related items.
Author |
: Lianshan Chen |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 153 |
Release |
: 2011-08-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780521186797 |
ISBN-13 |
: 052118679X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Myths and Legends by : Lianshan Chen
An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.
Author |
: EDC Publishing |
Publisher |
: Usborne |
Total Pages |
: 192 |
Release |
: 2019-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0794547699 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780794547691 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis Illustrated Stories from China by : EDC Publishing
Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more, in this captivating collection of classic Chinese tales. Specially selected and retold for readers today, each story is brought vividly to life by traditional Chinese brush-and-ink illustrations. Beautifully illustrated by renowned Chinese artist Li Weiding.
Author |
: Anne Birrell |
Publisher |
: JHU Press |
Total Pages |
: 350 |
Release |
: 1999-04-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0801861837 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780801861833 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Mythology by : Anne Birrell
In Chinese Mythology, Anne Birrell provides English translations of some 300 representative myth narratives selected from over 100 classical texts, many of which have never before been translated into any Western language. Organizing the narratives according to themes and motifs common to world mythology, Birrell addresses issues of source, dating, attribution, textural variants, multiforms, and context. Drawing on exhaustive work in comparative mythology, she surveys the development of Chinese myth studies, summarizes the contribution of Chinese and Japanese scholars to the study of Chinese myth since the 1920s, and examines special aspects of traditional approaches to Chinese myth. The result is an unprecedented guide to the study of Chinese myth for specialists and nonspecialists alike.
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 |
: Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 494 |
Release |
: 1986 |
ISBN-10 |
: OSU:32435016092207 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ancient Tales and Folklore of China by : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
"My aim, after summarizing the sociology of the Chinese as a prerequisite to the understanding of their ideas and sentiments, and dealing as fully as possible, consistently with limitations of space (limitations which have necessitated the presentation of a very large and intricate topic in a highly compressed form), with the philosophy of the subject, has been to set forth in English dress those myths which may be regarded as the accredited representatives of Chinese mythology - those which live in the minds of the people and are referred to most frequently in their literature, not those which are merely diverting without being typical or instructive - in short, a true, not a distorted image."-- Preface.
Author |
: Mingmei Yip |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 101 |
Release |
: 2020-08-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462921768 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462921760 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chinese Children's Favorite Stories by : Mingmei Yip
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages. These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters--from an angry dragon to a wise cow--in stories such as: The Dream of the Butterfly--A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you Carp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate--A popular story about the rewards of hard work Playing the Qin for the Water Buffalo--A musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding And many more! Recommended for children ages five to ten.