Myths and Legends of China - Couverture souple

Werner, Edward Theodore Chalmers

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486280926 ISBN 13 : 9780486280929

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 1994

Synopsis

This highly readable and well-illustrated compilation includes fascinating Chinese myths about gods, stars, water, fire, plus tales about the goddess of mercy, the guardian of the gate of heaven, and many other legends. Features 32 lovely illustrations.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

My aim, after summarizing the sociology of the Chinese as a prerequisite to the understanding of their ideas and sentiments, and dealing as fully as possible, consistently with limitations of space (limitations which have necessitated the presentation of a very large and intricate topic in a highly compressed form), with the philosophy of the subject, has been to set forth in English dress those myths which may be regarded as the accredited representatives of Chinese mythology--those which live in the minds of the people and are referred to most frequently in their literature, not those which are merely diverting without being typical or instructive--in short, a true, not a distorted image. Description Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.org.uk This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via DMCA@publicdomain.org.uk

Biographie de l'auteur :

Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner. Was a noted British diplomat in Qing Dynasty China and sinologist specialising in superstition, myths and magic in China.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0486280926
• ISBN 13: 9780486280929
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 496