Synopses & Reviews
Both adults and children will enjoy this captivating collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales, featuring talking animals, princesses in peril, clever cowherds, and other engaging characters. Based on legends, ghost stories, and myths, the stories include "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Bird with Nine Heads," and many others. 25 black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
Talking animals, imperiled princesses, clever cowherds, and other intriguing characters populate this engaging collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales. Among them are a wide variety of fables, legends of the gods, ghost stories, myths, and more.
Included in this modestly priced compilation are such favorite stories as "Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies," "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away," "The Bird with Nine Heads," and many others.
Enhanced by 18 charming illustrations, Chinese Fairy Tales offers a captivating series of tine-honored tales sure to enchant children, adults, and any lover of folklore.
Synopsis
"The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Bird with Nine Heads," many others. 25 b/w illus.
Synopsis
A captivating collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales, based on legends, ghost stories, and myths. Stories include "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Bird with Nine Heads," many others. 25 illustrations.
Table of Contents
Women's Words Part Flesh and Blood
The Three Rhymsters
The Bird with Nine Heads
The Cave of the Beasts
The Panther
The Great Flood
Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies
The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden
The Lady of the Moon
The Miserly Farmer
Old Dschang
The Flower-Elves
The Dragon-Princess
The Disowned Princess
The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away
The Frog Princess