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Shen of the Sea: A Book for Children
Paperback
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025986128
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 278
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Shen of the Sea: A Book for Children is an enchanting collection of tales written by Arthur Bowie Chrisman. This work presents a series of stories rooted in the traditions and atmospheric beauty of Chinese culture, designed to engage the imaginations of young readers through clever narratives and folkloric charm.
The book consists of multiple short stories that explore themes of wisdom, trickery, and nature. Through these pages, Chrisman introduces a variety of characters and settings that reflect a legendary heritage. The narrative style is both rhythmic and accessible, making it a classic example of early 20th-century children's literature that seeks to bridge cultural gaps through the power of storytelling.
As a significant contribution to the genre of fairy tales and fables, Shen of the Sea: A Book for Children is valued for its literary quality and its historical importance in the development of children's fiction. It remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of folklore-inspired stories and for families looking for timeless tales that emphasize wit and moral lessons.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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