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Tales from China (Oxford Myths and Legends)
by Cyril Birch

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This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being, and of how the archer Yi rid the Emperor Yao of the menace of the ten suns. Engrossing folk tales about ghosts and rainmakers, poor students and magicians, and the man who was nearly made into fishpaste flesh out Chinese culture, character, and customs. Throughout all these stories, the author has kept the subtle oriental flavour of the originals, bringing to life all the magic and mystery of China.

Synopsis:

This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being and how the archer Yi rid the Emperor Yao of the menace of the ten suns. There are folk-tales too, about ghosts, rain-makers, students and magicians, and a man who is nearly made into fishpaste.
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About the Author

Cyril Birch is a professor in the Department of Oriental Languages at Berkeley in California.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780192750785
Retold:
Birch, Cyril
Author:
Birch, Cyril
Retold:
Birch, Cyril
Illustrator:
Fowler, Rosamund
Author:
Birch, Cyril
Author:
Birch, Cyril
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Location:
Oxford
Subject:
Legends, Myths, & Fables - Other
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Tales
Subject:
Literature/English | Mythology
Subject:
Literature/English | Mythology and Folklore
Edition Description:
Pbk
Series:
Oxford Myths and Legends
Series Volume:
4
Publication Date:
February 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
7.70x5.10x.60 in. .33 lbs.
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