Chinese Folktales

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SKU: 9781804177822
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Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

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Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue. Chinese Folktales is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces,... Read More

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Chinese Folktales

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Chinese Folktales

A new introduction highlights the exquisite stories within this collection of classic Chinese folk and fairy tales, including 'The King of the Ants', 'The Ghost Who Was Foiled', 'A Night on the Battlefield', 'The Lady of the Moon' and 'The Flower Elves'. Stories of gods, heroes and creatures vie with the curious, poetic delights of ancient China.

Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue.

Description

Capturing the exquisite and the powerful, the wise and innocent stories from Ancient China, each bursting with life and virtue. Chinese Folktales is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love.

Fantasy and philosophy often play important roles as the young and the old, the wise and the ignorant, the obtuse and the curious, explore the world around them, and the best way to live.

A new introduction highlights the delights within, including 'The King of the Ants', 'The Ghost Who Was Foiled', 'A Night on the Battlefield', 'The Lady of the Moon' and 'The Flower Elves'.

AUTHOR: Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

10 b/w line drawings

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804177822

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white

Contributors:

General editor J.K. Jackson
Introduction by Xiulu Wang
Introduction by Chuanju Hu

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

Collections

Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

About the Author

Professor Wang, an expert in translation and comparative cultural studies, offers insights into modern interpretations and translations of Chinese folktales. With co-author Chuanji Hu, also from Sun Yat-sen University, they enrich readers' comprehension of Chinese folklore, ensuring an engaging voyage through this invaluable cultural heritage. Professor Hu, a distinguished literary critic and historian, contributes knowledge of Chinese literature and intellectual history. With co-author Xiulu Wang, also from Sun Yat-sen University in China, they enrich readers' comprehension of Chinese folklore, ensuring an engaging voyage through this invaluable cultural heritage. Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.