Myths and Legends of China

Myths and Legends of China
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Publisher : The Floating Press
Total Pages : 566
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ISBN-10 : 9781775414407
ISBN-13 : 177541440X
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Download or read book Myths and Legends of China written by E. T. C. Werner and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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