Tales from China (Oxford Myths and Legends)

Type

Book

Authors

ISBN 10

019275078X

ISBN 13

9780192750785

Tags

Literature & Fiction, Myths & Legends, Folklore & Mythology

Description

This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being, and of how the archer Yi rid the Emperor Yao of the menace of the ten suns. Engrossing folk tales about ghosts and rainmakers, poor students and magicians, and the man who was nearly made into fishpaste flesh out Chinese culture, character, and customs. Throughout all these stories, the author has kept the subtle oriental flavour of the originals, bringing to life all the magic and mystery of China. - from Amzon

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