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In this fascinating and comprehensive collection of Chinese myths and legends, E. T. C. Werner drew upon material readily available to him as a member of the Chinese government's' Historiographical Bureau in Peking. A former barrister and British consul in Foochow, Werner presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of the Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century.
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2) Mooncakes
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English
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A little girl celebrates the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents, who tell her three legends about the moon while they eat mooncakes and drink tea.
3) Chinese stories for language learners : a treasury of proverbs and folktales in Chinese and English
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English
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This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Audio recordings of the tales by native Mandarin speakers are included, giving students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.
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Monkey King (Wei Dong Chen) volume 9
Publisher
Jr Comics
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
San Zang and his disciples journey to the West under constant threat of attack from monsters and demons, as well as a seemingly endless string of tests invented for them by the very deities who set them on their adventure. Amid the hardship, it is easy to forget the many ways in which the four friends have helped numerous people along the way. Now, a vengeful ghost comes forth to ask the priest and his traveling companions for their help in righting...
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Monkey King (Wei Dong Chen) volume 5
Publisher
Jr Comics
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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Chosen by a goddess and an emperor, and hunted by almost everyone else, Sun Wu Kong, San Zang, and their new companion, Zhu Bajie, have overcome numerous obstacles on their journey to the West, from monster kings to mountain bandits to sea dragons. Now, the three companions face three very different trials that will test their fidelity, their compassion, and their individual impulses. Failure will doom the journey; success will make them stronger,...
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Monkey King (Wei Dong Chen) volume 4
Publisher
Jr Comics
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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From the moment they crossed the western border of the Tang Dynasty, San Zang and Sun Wu Kong have been in danger. When not struggling to keep the monkey from causing trouble or angering the gods, the priest must worry about threats from both monsters and people. But the two journeymen have found fortune and the occasional friend along the way, and now another unlikely companion is set to join them on their journey to the West.
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