Title: Chinese Myths & Legends: Cultural China (English)
Author/Editor: Chen Lianshan
ISBN: 9787508513232
Publisher: China Intercontinental Press
Print Time: 2009-01-01
Version: English
Others: Paperback; 16mo; 143 Pages; 259 g
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Description:
The author believes that ancient Chinese myths and legends were gradually formed on the basis of those of the Huaxia (Han) and by absorbing from the Dongyi (ancient eastern tribes) and the Miaoman (ancient Southern tribes).The author sorted materials from various ancient Chinese books and records, and arranged the myths in order to aid readers' appreciation of the materials. In some chapters, he compares Chinese myths with western ones (especially the Greek).
Full of fascinating material sand lucidly written, this book enables readers to enjoy the charm of Chinese myths and legends as well understand the spirit of traditional Chinese culture. In addition to the main Chinese traditions, the author includes reference to less well-known but equally fascinating stories.
About the Author:
Chen Lianshan grew up in Luoyang, Henan. His ancestral home is in Ruyang, Henan. He obtained a doctoral degree in literature from Peking University and is now an associate professor of Peking University's Department of Chinese Language and Literature, director of the Teaching and Research Section in Folk Literature and a board member of the China Folklore Society. Engaged in research on and the teaching of Chinese folk literature and folk loristics for many years, he focuses on ancient Chinese mythology. His dissertation is On the Shan Hai Jing. His publications include: Structural Mythology--Claude Levi-Strauss and Mythological Issues (1999), Games (2000) and About the Dragon Boat Festival (2008).
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