Sagas from the Far East

By Anonymous

Book Overview

Sagas from the Far East is a collection of ancient tales and legends from the Far East, written by an anonymous author. The book contains a variety of stories from different countries, including China, Japan, and Korea, and covers a range of themes such as love, war, and spirituality. The tales are filled with mythical creatures, heroic warriors, and magical elements that transport the reader to a world of wonder and adventure. The book provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Far East and offers insights into the beliefs and values of the people of that region. The author's writing style is simple and engaging, making the book accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Sagas from the Far East is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and the history of the Far East.1873. Kalmouk and Mongolian traditionary tales with historical preface and explanatory notes. The origin and migrations of myths have been the subject of much sifting and study, the elaborate results of which are already before the world, but for the first time put into English. These tales come directly from the Far East and in most of them nothing further has been aimed at than the amusement of a people indisposed by climate, natural temperament or want of cultivation from finding recreation in the healthy exercise of mental effort.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: 1162593253
• ISBN13: 9781162593258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"