Chinese Folktales
The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales
Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · December 28, 2021
For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance.
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- Who it’s for
- These retellings bring ancient folk wisdom, human foibles and Chinese wit into contemporary English.
- Themes
- Virtues and moral wisdom, Traditional Chinese culture and lore, Human foibles and wisdom
- Genres
- Asian Myths & Legends, Country & Ethnic Folktales, Fairy Tale Collections
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For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition—previously titled Chinese Fables—offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price.
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Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike. Chinese children's stories include: - The Practical Bride - Stealing the Bell - Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy - Cooking the Duck - Scaring the Tigers - The Dragon Slayer The previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature* *The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales* *The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*
Chinese Folk Wisdom
These retellings bring ancient folk wisdom, human foibles and Chinese wit into contemporary English.
Come here for
- Nineteen Chinese tales, some dating back to the third century BCE
- Glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore
Expect
- Virtues including honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance
- Illustrations by a master Chinese artist
Where it sits
| Asian Myths & Legends | 92% |
|---|---|
| Country & Ethnic Folktales | 60% |
| Fairy Tale Collections | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Country & Ethnic Folktales
- Asian Myths & Legends
- Stories Set in Asia
- Authors
- Shiho S. Nunes
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Published
- December 28, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Virtues and moral wisdom · Traditional Chinese culture and lore · Human foibles and wisdom
- Reading lane
- Country & Ethnic Folktales