Rövid leírás:

This is a collection of selected and translated Chinese legends and tales arranged under specific topics important to Chinese culture, with an introduction and reading guide for each piece.

Hosszú leírás:

This is a collection of selected and translated Chinese legends and tales arranged under specific topics important to Chinese culture, with an introduction and reading guide for each piece.

Comprised of 4 parts covering Confucian culture, Daoist culture, Buddhist culture and topics beyond the Three Teachings, the sources featured in this anthology include legends, fictional works, historical texts, as well as philosophical texts of ancient China, ranging from the Han ?dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) to the Qing ?dynasty (1644-1911).

Helping readers learn about Chinese customs, traditions, and values by immersing them in the wonderful world of traditional China, with the compelling legends and tales revealing the fascinating meshwork of Chinese culture, this book is an invaluable text for students and scholars of Chinese literature, culture and history, as well as general readers with an interest in China.

Tartalomjegyzék:

Part 1: Confucian Culture  1. Loyal Subjects  2. Filial Sons  3. Chaste Wives  4. Respectful Brothers  5. Trustworthy Friends  6. Dutiful Individuals  Part 2: Daoist Culture  7. Carefree Wanderers  8. Seekers of the Dao  9. Exemplary Immortals  10. Daoist Magicians  11. Descended Goddesses  12. Immortal Land Adventurers  Part 3: Buddhist Culture  13. People of Multiple Lives  14. Travelers in Hells  15. Buddhist Saviors  16. Receivers of Current-Life Retribution  17. Legendary Monks & Nuns  18. Dream Adventurers  Part 4: Topics beyond the ?Three Teachings?  19. The Knight-Errant  20. The Brave Warrior  21. The Ungrateful Man  22. The Heartless Lover  23. The Dedicated Lover  24. The Predestined Couple  25. The Ghost Wife  26. The Spirit Maiden