{"product_id":"9781912392155","title":"Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends : A Gift Edition of 73 Enchanting Chinese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Martens, Frederick H., Wilhelm, Richard, Botti, Lucrezia, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 19\/09\/2019,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 288 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Bloomsbury China,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Folklore myths \u0026amp; legends, Interest age: from c 9 years, Anthologies (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781912392155\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating plots. Although largely unknown in the West, the 73 stories in this volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms' Fairy Tales or Arabian Nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were collected in the early 20th century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited new edition includes updated notes which not only provide background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into ancient Chinese folk lore and culture. These are stories to return to time and time again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom awesome adventures to quirky allegories, from the exploits of the gods to fables about beggars who outwit their betters, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends is extraordinarily diverse and endlessly engaging. These wonderful stories have enduring and universal appeal, and will intrigue both children and adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35021338771609,"sku":"9781912392155","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9781912392155.jpg?v=1602540874","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9781912392155","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}