The Chinese Fairy Book
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A single stalk of millet grows large enough to shelter half an acre, and a great bird offers its grower a ride to an island of gold and silver. Magic enters everyday family life in this collection of Chinese fairy tales and legends, edited by Richard Wilhelm and translated by Frederick H. Martens. Its sections move from nursery stories to accounts of gods, magicians, animals, spirits and figures from history.
The opening tale sets a hardworking younger brother beside a jealous elder brother, linking magical adventure with questions of greed and moderation. Elsewhere, a constable meets an officer from the spirit world who follows an elaborate system of summonses and local authority. Readers interested in folklore can follow how everyday concerns enter these supernatural settings. The range of short tales also offers a way to compare animal fables, ghost stories and legends within one collection.
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- Author
- Richard Wilhelm
- Pages
- 188
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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