Chinese Demon Tales

Author : Ping-Chiu Yen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000582888

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Chinese Demon Tales by Ping-Chiu Yen Pdf

This book, first published in 1990, is a thematic analysis of five tales of early vernacular Chinese literature. Interest in vernacular stories is increasing in the study of Chinese literature, as their importance is being recognised as a key part of the oral traditional narrative. From the analysis of the five Chinese tales in light of literary, historical, philological sources and folkloristic methodologies we may see to what extent tales of an intrinsically religious nature can offer meanings in the oral tradition.

Author : Lafcadio Hearn
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462900169

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Chinese Ghost Stories by Lafcadio Hearn Pdf

Chinese Ghost Stories offers a selection of entertaining Chinese tales of the fantastical and paranormal. Author Lafcadio Hearn had a great affinity for the traditional ghost stories of China, and these stories clearly inspired him as he penned subsequent works. Set in richly atmospheric locales, these tales speak of heroic sacrifice, chilling horror, eerie beauty and otherworldly intervention. The six ghost stories include: The Soul of the Great Bell The Story of Ming Yi The Legend of Zhi Nu The Return of Yan Zhenjing The Tradition of the Tea Plant The Tale of the Porcelain God This completely reset and pinyin-converted edition of Hearn's classic work contains a new foreword by Victoria Cass, which places the stories, their author, and his love for the strange and mysterious into perspective. If you're seeking insights into the traditional Chinese world of ghosts, goblins and demons--or just want to feel a chill run down your spine on a dark and lonely night--then this book is the perfect companion.

Author : Songling Pu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798568511953

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Chinese Ghost Stories - Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio by Songling Pu Pdf

Chinese Ghost Stories - Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, is a collection of 164 Classical Chinese stories compiled by Pu Songling. These hair-raising tales focus on the everyday life of commoners and their interaction ghosts, fox spirits, immortals, demons and other spirits. Pu Songling used the supernatural and the unexplainable to illustrate his ideas of society and government. Through the stories he criticized the corruption and injustice in society and sympathized with the poor. With the embedded Confucian-styled moral standards and Taoist principles this collection of supernatural stories. Dating back to the Qing dynasty, its earliest publication date is given as 1740. Since then, many of the critically lauded stories have been adapted for other media such as film and television. Long considered of true classic of Chinese literature, this second edition of Herbert Giles translation, with over 600 footnotes of backstory, provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the Chinese in the time period, while tantalizing the reader with tales of the supernatural.

Author : J. Macgowan
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547366645

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Chinese Folk-Lore Tales by J. Macgowan Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Chinese Folk-Lore Tales" by J. Macgowan. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Lafcadio Hearn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UCLA:L0052782927

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Some Chinese Ghosts by Lafcadio Hearn Pdf

Author : Gerald Willoughby-Meade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Apparitions
ISBN : IND:39000005533042

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Ghost and Vampire Tales of China by Gerald Willoughby-Meade Pdf

Author : Pu Songling
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781462900732

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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling Pdf

Long considered a masterpiece of the eerie and fantastic, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of supernatural-themed tales compiled from ancient Chinese folk stories by Songling Pu in the eighteenth century. These tales of ghosts, magic, vampirism, and other things bizarre and fantastic are an excellent Chinese companion to Lafcadio Hearn's well-known collections of Japanese ghost stories Kwaidan and In Ghostly Japan. Already a true classic of Chinese literature and of supernatural tales in general, this new edition of the Herbert A. Giles translation converts the work to Pinyin for the first time and includes a new foreword by Victoria Cass that properly introduces the book to both readers of Chinese literature and of hair-raising tales best read with the lights turned low on a quiet night. Some of the stories found in these pages include: The Tiger of Zhaocheng The Magic Sword Miss Lianziang, the Fox-Girl The Quarrelsome Brothers The Princess Lily A Rip Van Winkle The Resuscitated Corpse Taoist Miracles A Chinese Solomon

Author : Zhitui Yan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Folk literature, Chinese
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004885443

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Tales of Vengeful Souls by Zhitui Yan Pdf

The Tales of vengeful souls was originally translated as an appendix to my Ph. D. dissertation (University of California, Berkeley, 1971). Since my objective was to study these avenging ghost episodes in comparison with similar accounts in Chinese imperial historical sources, my translation was purposefully literal. However, these stories can readily be enjoyed for themselves. Therefore I have revised the translation into what I hope is fairly readable English and offer them to readers who may enjoy a ghostly yarn. -- Preface.

Author : Carolyn Han
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0824817079

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The Demon King and Other Festival Folktales of China by Carolyn Han Pdf

The festival folktales in this collection take readers of all ages on a fascinating journey to the remote villages of the Dai, Xizang, Miao, and Hani, four minority groups of southwest China. In addition to the Han (ethnic Chinese) majority, 55 national minority groups live within China's borders, each with its own language, beliefs, festivals, and folktales. The delightful and entertaining legends behind the Dai Water Splashing Festival, the Xizang Bathing Festival, the Miao Lusheng Fair, and the Hani New Year celebration reflect the values and customs of these diverse nationalities. A retelling of each legend is followed by a colorful description of the festival and how it is celebrated today and accompanied by stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Li Ji.

Author : Jane Hampton
Publisher : Self Publisher
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9788835326793

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Chinese Mythology by Jane Hampton Pdf

In this book in the series, the most important legends from China will come to light. You will read about the famous monkey who became a god through his clever trickery and struggles, for instance. This is an amazing story that has inspired millions to depict the protagonist in paintings, sculptures, and other art works. Another interesting story that has been shown in Asian movies in great detail, is the battle of all the Chinese gods. The eight immortals that are mentioned in Chinese mythology will be described, and so many other things that will keep you reading or listening. So pick up this book and enjoy!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1435169859

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Chinese Myths and Folk Tales by Anonim Pdf

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 : Zhang Wei
Publisher : Devneybooks
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781304487445

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Tale of the Evil Demon by Zhang Wei Pdf

Leng Feng's father, Leng Tianhao, is the chairman of a multinational company. He is busy with official business all the year round and stationed overseas. Leng Feng's mother had to leave Leng Feng in China to take better care of him. Leng Feng didn't have any complaints about these. The old couple flew together, and they were also free. Whenever you miss your parents, just make a phone call. Now that technology is so developed, they all bring videos. Being away from Wan Li is just as close at hand, which is good.

Author : J. MacGowan
Publisher : Home Farm Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443737203

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Chinese Folklore Tales - Legends of China by J. MacGowan Pdf

Originally published in London, 1910. A collection of eleven important early Chinese Folk Lore Tales. The book is rich in the myth and legend of early China. Contents include: The Widow Ho, Kwang-Jui and the God of the River, The Beautiful daughter of Liu-Kung, The Fairy Bonze, The Mysterious Buddhist Robe, The Vengeance of the Goddess, The Wonderful Man, The God of the City, The Tragedy of the Yin Family, Sam-Chung and the Water Demon, The Reward of a benevolent life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Lafcadio Hearn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1534996893

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Some Chinese Ghosts by Lafcadio Hearn Pdf

This book was published before the author went to live in Japan and he admits, in his notes at the end of the book, to basing these stories on translations of Chinese tales by early Orientalists. So maybe not as informed as Hearns later books, but still an enjoyable read. The stories are: The Soul of the Great Bell; The Story of Ming-Y; The Legend of Tchi-Niu; The Return of Yen-Tchin-King; The Tradition of the Tea-Plant; and, The Tale of the Porcelain-God.

Author : Wu Cheng'en
Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9789812298898

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Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en Pdf

The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!