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Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales

Author : Shelley Fu
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462908411
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales written by Shelley Fu and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Chinese Myths and Folk Tales

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781435169852
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (698 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Myths and Folk Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Handbook of Chinese Mythology

Author : Lihui Yang
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195332636
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Chinese Mythology written by Lihui Yang and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends

Author : Frederick H. Martens
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1912392143
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends written by Frederick H. Martens and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Chinese Folk-lore Tales

Author : John Macgowan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Folk-lore Tales written by John Macgowan and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Chinese Mythology

Author : Anne Birrell
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801861833
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Mythology written by Anne Birrell and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1999-04-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Chinese Myths and Legends

Author : Lianshan Chen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 052118679X
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Lianshan Chen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-25 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to the stories of deities, heroes and the origins of the universe that underpin traditional Chinese culture.

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China

Author : Trenton Campbell
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
ISBN 13 : 1622753941
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China written by Trenton Campbell and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses that dominated China's mythology and folk culture, roughly from the 3rd millennium to 221 BCE, including the Baxian (Eight Immortals), Chang'e (moon goddess), Guandi (god of war), the Men Shen (door spirits), and Pan Gu (first man).

The Chinese Fairy Book

Author : Richard Wilhelm
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Fairy Book written by Richard Wilhelm and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1921 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Chinese Myths and Legends

Author : Shelley Fu
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462919952
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Myths and Legends written by Shelley Fu and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Chinese Myths & Tales

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1787552640
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Myths & Tales written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Other World

Author : Sandu Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783943330243
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Other World written by Sandu Publications and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian myths and folktales comprise a vast body of lore and contain the historical traces of thou-sands of years of migration and cultural interchange. Through the form of illustration, the artists in this volume portray these ancient stories in a visual, artistic and intuitive way, re-interpreting their philosophies and aesthetics. The book contains both single and series illustration, and aims to explore the tacit connection between illustrated works and Asian myths and to serve as inspiration for both illusrators and lovers of stories.

Tales from China

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192750785
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Tales from China written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being. There are folk-tales too, about ghosts, rain-makers, students and magicians, and a man who is nearly made into fishpaste.

Chinese Folktales

Author : Shiho S. Nunes
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462922740
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Folktales written by Shiho S. Nunes and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition--previously titled Chinese Fables--offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike. Chinese children's stories include: The Practical Bride Stealing the Bell Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy Cooking the Duck Scaring the Tigers The Dragon Slayer The previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature* *The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales* *The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*

Illustrated Myths & Legends of China

Author : Huang Dehai
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1602201706
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Illustrated Myths & Legends of China written by Huang Dehai and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Legend of the Chinese Dragon

Author : Marie Sellier
Publisher : NorthSouth Books
ISBN 13 : 9780735821521
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book Legend of the Chinese Dragon written by Marie Sellier and published by NorthSouth Books. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient China, the different tribes lived under the protection of benevolent spirits that took the form of animals--fish, ox, bird, horse, and serpent. But, as often happens, the tribes grew envious of each other and began to fight amongst themselves in the names of their spirits. The children decided to declare a war on war by creating a creature that combined the best of all the spirits and would protect all the people. To this day, the dragon is a symbol of peace and plays an especially important role in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This timely message of cooperation and empowerment makes this book especially appealing to trade and institutional accounts. Communities with significant Chinese populations will also have a special interest in this title. Catherine Louis' Liu and the Bird was a critical hit with review journals, teachers, and librarians.

ORIENTAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS

Author : Various
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1907256105
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book ORIENTAL FOLKLORE AND LEGENDS written by Various and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ASIA is rich in folklore, legends, and fairy tales. In your hands lies a collection of tales whose epicentre lies somewhere in ancient Persia. The 25 tales in Oriental Folklore and Legend originate from countries along the fabled Silk Route [Arabia, Persia, India, and Kalmykia] and, as one would expect, they are infused with elements of Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Zoroastrian culture. All were acquired from Asian storytellers. Because of this rich cultural mix, the tales abound with magicians, viziers, cobblers who become astrologers, adventures and quests by the score, and common men who best both Shahs and Kings showing that brains always win over brawn. So curl up with this snippet of ancient Central Asian folklore and absorb yourself in Sinbad and Aladdin-like folk tales from yesteryear. The Kalmyk tales are of especial interest, both because of their contents and their oblique history. The extended Scheherazade-like Relations of Ssidi Kur is a marchen-cycle from the people of Buddhist Kalmykia. The Kalmykians migrated from southern Siberia to the northwest shore of the Caspian Sea in the 1600's. Even so, they maintained strong historical connections to Tibet and Mongolia, mainly because Buddhism remains their national religion. During their "deportation" by the Russians [1943 - 1957], Kalmyk folk stories and tales kept alive the people's hope of nation-hood and eventual repatriation. Oriental Folklore and Legend was originally published in a series of Folklore and Legends volumes by W.W. Gibbings between 1891 and 1905. The author/editor was unnamed, but the initials C.J.T. given after the preface are apparently those of one Charles John Tibbitts. A percentage of the sales will be donated to educational scholarships for the underprivileged in Kalmykia.