Chinese Village Folk Tales

By Tehyi Hsieh

Book Overview

Chinese Village Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from rural China, compiled and translated by Hsieh Tehyi. The book features a wide array of tales, ranging from humorous anecdotes to poignant fables, that offer a glimpse into the daily lives and beliefs of Chinese villagers. Each story is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information, and the book is organized thematically, with sections devoted to topics such as love, family, and the supernatural. Throughout the book, readers will encounter a cast of colorful characters, including clever peasants, mischievous spirits, and wise old sages. With its engaging storytelling and vivid imagery, Chinese Village Folk Tales is a captivating introduction to the rich cultural heritage of rural China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116314312X
• ISBN13: 9781163143124
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"