The Chinese Wonder Book: A Classic Collection of Chinese Tales - Couverture rigide

Pitman, Norman Hinsdale

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0804841616 ISBN 13 : 9780804841610

Editeur : Tuttle Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales, including "The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat," "The Great Bell," "The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog" and "The Talking Fish." Originally published in 1919, this book has thrilled and amused children and adults for generations, and served as an accessible introduction to Chinese folklore for countless readers.

Included with these fifteen magical Chinese fairy tales are Li Chu Tang's glorious, full-color illustrations original to the book's first edition, making this book a historical treasure. A new foreword by Sylvia Lin pays homage to the magic of Chinese folktales and adds its own enchantment to this classic children's book. This endearing collection of Chinese fables is sure to bring as much joy to today's children as it did to their grandparents.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Norman Hinsdale Pitman (1876-1925) taught at Chihli Province College in China from 1909-1912 before becoming a professor of English at Peking Teachers College. He was the author of several novels and short story collections, including The Lady Elect, A Chinese Christmas Tree, Chinese Playmates, and Chinese Fairy Tales.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tuttle Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0804841616
• ISBN 13: 9780804841610
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Tang Li Chu
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible