Chinese Storytellers Book

Author : Michael David Kwan
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462901301
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Storyteller's Book written by Michael David Kwan and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a universe constructed in layers: At the top is Heaven—where the gods live. Beneath is the Earth, where people dwell. And beneath the Earth lies a magical realm of witches, vampires, ghosts, and immortal foxes capable of assuming human form. This is the universe of Chinese folktale. The nine tales in The Chinese Storytellers Book show what happens when the worlds of Earth and the supernatural collide. The cast of characters, both humble and fantastic, includes: A young man willing to spend a night in a haunted mansion to prove that the spirit world does not exist Fox faeries wearying of their immortality and craving the uncertainty of human experiences A bored husband looking for excitement—but finding mortal danger instead Michael David Kwan first heard these tales told by street–corner storytellers during his childhood in China. He retells them through his own unique literary vision—through the lens of his own personality, experience, and imagination.

Author : Vibeke Børdahl
Publisher : Cheng & Tsui
ISBN 13 : 9780887273568
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 楊州古城與楊州評話 written by Vibeke Børdahl and published by Cheng & Tsui. This book was released on 2002 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Storytellers takes us to the teahouses and hidden corners of Yangzhou to explore the ancient art of Chinese storytelling (shuoshu).

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Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Storytellers. Life and Art in the Yangzhou Tradition written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Menglong Feng
Publisher : Grove Press
ISBN 13 : 9780802150318
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stories from a Ming Collection written by Menglong Feng and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 1958 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A UNESCO collection of 17th century Chinese short stories.

Author : Vibeke Boerdahl
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136108505
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Eternal Storyteller written by Vibeke Boerdahl and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese storytelling has survived through more than a millennium into our own time, while similar oral arts have fallen into oblivion in the West. Under the main heading of 'The Eternal Storyteller', in August 1996 the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies hosted an International Workshop on Oral Literature in Modern China. To this meeting, the first of its kind in Europe, five special guests were invited - master tellers from Yangzhou: Wang Xizotang, Li Xintang, Fei Zhengliang, Dai Buzhang and Hui Zhaolong. The volume derived from this meeting includes an introductory article written by John Miles Foley entitled 'A Comparative View on Oral Traditions'. Thereafter, a wide range of topics relating to Chinese oral literature is covered under the headings: 'Historical Lines', 'A Spectrium of Genres', 'Studies of Yangzhou and Suzhou Story- telling' and 'Performances of Yangzhou Storytelling'. However, the present volume does more than include papers derived from the meeting. It is also lavishly illustrated in word and picture from performances by the guest-storytellers. In so doing, the world of Chinese story telling is not just described and analysed - it is also brought to life.

Author : Julie Moss Herrera
Publisher : Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781935166863
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old China Through the Eyes of a Storyteller written by Julie Moss Herrera and published by Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mingmei Yip
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462921760
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Children's Favorite Stories written by Mingmei Yip and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages. These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters--from an angry dragon to a wise cow--in stories such as: The Dream of the Butterfly--A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you Carp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate--A popular story about the rewards of hard work Playing the Qin for the Water Buffalo--A musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding And many more! Recommended for children ages five to ten.

Author : Shiho S. Nunes
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462922740
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Folktales written by Shiho S. Nunes and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition--previously titled Chinese Fables--offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike. Chinese children's stories include: The Practical Bride Stealing the Bell Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy Cooking the Duck Scaring the Tigers The Dragon Slayer The previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature* *The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales* *The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*

Author : Michael David Kwan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780756789107
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Storyteller's Book written by Michael David Kwan and published by . This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael David Kwan's lyrical memoir of a privileged childhood in Beijing is a moving & enlightening book. His story is a window into the cataclysms that ravaged his native land in the mid-20th century, made all the more compelling by his child's-eye view & dramatist's gift for telling detail. This book has won the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Prize in the nonfiction category, clinching Kwan's position as one of the most beribboned writers in Canada. A mesmerizing read.Ó

Author : Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780381999216
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chinese story teller written by Pearl Sydenstricker Buck and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: