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Chinese Short Stories: Fantastic Lands of the Classic of Mountains and Seas
Paperback
Series: Chinese Learning Billingual Books (Simplified Chinese & English)
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ISBN13: 9798263076160
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 31 2025
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 31 2025
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Explore the wonders of ancient Chinese mythology-written for Chinese language learners!
Have you ever been curious about the fantastic worlds described in the Shan Hai Jing (山海经)-with its flying people, one-eyed kingdoms, and immortal lands?
This book takes readers on a fascinating journey across legendary lands while introducing you to the rich imagination of China's traditional culture and mythological system.
Have you ever been curious about the fantastic worlds described in the Shan Hai Jing (山海经)-with its flying people, one-eyed kingdoms, and immortal lands?
This book takes readers on a fascinating journey across legendary lands while introducing you to the rich imagination of China's traditional culture and mythological system.
Designed especially for intermediate Chinese learners, this book offers:
✔ Strengthen their reading skills
✔ Discover authentic Chinese cultural concepts
✔ Explore the unique mythological classification system of Shan Hai Jing
Whether you are a language learner, a mythology enthusiast, or someone who loves cultural adventures, this book is your gateway into the extraordinary imagination of ancient China.
- Engaging bilingual storytelling: Original Chinese stories inspired by Shan Hai Jing, with clear and approachable language.
- Cultural depth: Learn not just vocabulary, but also the worldview and philosophy hidden in Chinese myths.
- Annotations & explanations: Key mythological references are explained in simple English to help learners grasp context.
- Adventure format: Follow the protagonist's voyage across strange and wondrous lands-from the Winged People to the Immortals-while improving your Chinese reading skills.
✔ Strengthen their reading skills
✔ Discover authentic Chinese cultural concepts
✔ Explore the unique mythological classification system of Shan Hai Jing
Whether you are a language learner, a mythology enthusiast, or someone who loves cultural adventures, this book is your gateway into the extraordinary imagination of ancient China.
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