Myths and Legends of China

Myths and Legends of China
ISBN-10
177541440X
ISBN-13
9781775414407
Series
Myths and Legends of China
Category
Literary Collections
Pages
359
Language
English
Published
2009-01-01
Publisher
The Floating Press
Author
E. T. C. Werner

Description

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.

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