The Magic Lotus Lantern and Other Tales from the Han Chinese

by Haiwang Yuan

Focusing specifically on the stories of the Han Chinese (the largest ethnic group in China, numbering over a billion people), this collection presents more than 50 tales, both well known and obscure--from Monkeys Fishing the Moon and The Butterfly Lovers to Painted Skin and Dragon Princess. These are stories that will enchant listeners of all ages, while providing a glimpse into Chinese traditions and ways of thought. To further enhance cultural...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591582946
• ISBN13: 9781591582946
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"