Myths & Legends of China

Myths & Legends of China
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Publisher : London, Harrap
Total Pages : 562
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105004928839
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Download or read book Myths & Legends of China written by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner and published by London, Harrap. This book was released on 1922 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, this volume presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Engrossing and informative, the book will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to everyone interested in Chinese art, culture or philosophy. 32 b&w illustrations.


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