
Chinese Fables And Folk Stories (1908)
Paperback
Historical FiguresMythology & FolkloreFiction Anthologies
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 1164603221
ISBN13: 9781164603221
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164603221
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chinese Fables and Folk Stories is a collection of traditional tales and legends from China, compiled and retold by Mary Hayes Davis. Originally published in 1908, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China, showcasing the country's unique storytelling traditions and beliefs.The book features a wide range of stories, including fables, myths, legends, and anecdotes, each with its own unique message and moral. Some stories are humorous and lighthearted, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. Many of the tales feature animals as main characters, such as the clever monkey who outwits a hungry tiger, or the loyal dog who sacrifices himself to save his master.Throughout the book, readers will encounter a variety of themes and motifs that are central to Chinese culture, such as filial piety, respect for elders, and the importance of education. The stories also offer insights into Chinese history and society, providing a window into the daily lives and struggles of ordinary people.Overall, Chinese Fables and Folk Stories is a captivating and enlightening read for anyone interested in Chinese culture and folklore. With its engaging storytelling and timeless wisdom, this book has remained a beloved classic for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
2 different editions
Also available
Also in
Fiction Anthologies
Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Shelley, Mary
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Stoker, Bram
Paperback
$8.50
The World of Jane Austen: A Conversation Puzzle: 500-Piece Puzzle: Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
Oakley, Jacqui
Other
$22.00
Book Nooks: Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays
Gilhuly, Claire
Dina, Vanessa
Hardcover
From $17.99
Obvious Adams -- The Story of a Successful Businessman: New Business Edition
Updegraff, Robert R.
Paperback
$8.95
Arabic Stories for Language Learners: Traditional Middle Eastern Tales in Arabic and English (Online Included) [With CD (Audio)]
Brosh, Hezi
Mansur, Lutfi
Paperback
$18.95
How To Understand Your Bible: A Philosopher's Interpretation of Obscure and Puzzling Passages
Hall, Manly P.
Paperback
$14.99
The Liberty Scarf: A Story of Three Women, One War, and a Scarf That Binds Them Together
Runyan, Aimie K.
Ciesielski, J'Nell
McMillan, Rachel
Paperback
$18.04
Shadows of Carcosa: Tales of Cosmic Horror by Lovecraft, Chambers, Machen, Poe, and Other Masters of the Weird
Lovecraft, H. P.
Bierce, Ambrose
Chambers, R. W.
Paperback
From $9.99
The Kebra Nagast: King Solomon, The Queen of Sheba & Her Only Son Menyelek - Ethiopian Legends and Bible Folklore
Budge, E. a. Wallis
Paperback
$13.98
Japanese Folktales for Language Learners: Bilingual Legends and Fables in Japanese and English (Free Online Audio Recording)
Sato, Anna
Sato, Eriko
Paperback
$18.99
Fearsome Creatures Of The Lumberwoods: With A Few Desert And Mountain Beasts
Cox, William T.
Paperback
$18.95
Othello: The Moor of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeareothello: The Moor of Venice
Shakespeare, William
Paperback
$10.40