Chinese Fairy Tales: Forty Stories Told By Almond-Eyed Folk (1893) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166513443)

""Chinese Fairy Tales: Forty Stories Told By Almond-Eyed Folk"" is a collection of traditional Chinese folk tales compiled and translated by Adele Marion Fielde. Originally published in 1893, this book contains forty enchanting stories that offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China. The tales are told through the eyes of the Chinese people, who are often described as ""almond-eyed"" due to the shape of their eyes. The stories are filled with magical creatures, heroic deeds, and moral lessons. Some of the tales feature legendary figures such as the Monkey King and the Dragon King, while others focus on ordinary people who overcome obstacles and achieve great things. The book also includes beautiful illustrations that capture the essence of Chinese art and culture. Overall, ""Chinese Fairy Tales: Forty Stories Told By Almond-Eyed Folk"" is a timeless classic that will entertain and inspire readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Adele Marion Fielde
ISBN-10: 1166513440
ISBN-13: 9781166513443
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 214
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d