Tales About China And The Chinese

Author : Frances Carpenter
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462902897

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Tales of a Chinese Grandmother by Frances Carpenter Pdf

This illustrated multicultural children's book presents classic Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing a delightful look into a rich literary culture. Chinese folklore tradition is as colorful and captivating as any in the world, but the stories themselves still are not as well-known to Western readers as those from The Brothers Grimm, Mother Goose, or Hans Christian Andersen. Tales of a Chinese Grandmother, written by Frances Carpenter, presents a collection of 30 authentic Chinese folktales. These classic stories represent the best of the Chinese folk tradition and are told here by the character Lao Lao, the beloved grandmother of the nineteenth-century Ling household. A sampling from a long and proud tradition, these Chinese folktales are sure to delight adults as well as children of all ages. Chinese children's stories include: How Pan Ku Made the World The God that Lived in the Kitchen The Daughter of the Dragon King The Grateful Fox Fairy The King of the Monkeys The Wonderful Pear Tree Ko-Ai's Lost Shoe Heng O, the Moon Lady The Old Old One's Birthday

Author : Frederick H. Martens,Richard Wilhelm
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781912392148

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Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends by Frederick H. Martens,Richard Wilhelm Pdf

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 : Samuel Griswold Goodrich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1843
Category : China
ISBN : BL:A0017654033

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Peter Parley's Tales about China and the Chinese by Samuel Griswold Goodrich Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 019275078X

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Tales from China by Anonim Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781787552647

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Chinese Myths & Tales by Anonim Pdf

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 : Frances Carpenter
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0613752562

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Tales of a Chinese Grandmother by Frances Carpenter Pdf

An aged Chinese grandmother tells some Chinese folk tales and legends to her grandchildren.

Author : Peter Parley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1843
Category : China
ISBN : OCLC:51371440

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Tales about China and the Chinese by Peter Parley Pdf

Author : Moss Roberts
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307760425

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Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies by Moss Roberts Pdf

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 : Shiho S. Nunes
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462922741

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Chinese Folktales by Shiho S. Nunes Pdf

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*

Author : Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Folk literature, Chinese
ISBN : OSU:32435016092207

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Ancient Tales and Folklore of China by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner Pdf

"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 : Neil Philip
Publisher : Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:39000005566729

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The Spring of Butterflies and Other Folktales of China's Minority Peoples by Neil Philip Pdf

A collection of fourteen tales from the Tibetan, Thai, Uighur, Bai, and other non-Chinese people living in China.

Author : C.Chin Yin-Lien
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315492605

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Traditional Chinese Folk Tales by C.Chin Yin-Lien Pdf

A collection of twelve traditional tales from various parts of China.

Author : Shelley Fu
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462919956

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Chinese Myths and Legends by Shelley Fu Pdf

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 : E. T. C. Werner
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781775414407

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Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner Pdf

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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X000004583

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Sweet and Sour by Anonim Pdf

A collection of tales from various periods of Chinese history.