Talking animals, imperiled princesses, clever cowherds, and other intriguing characters populate this engaging collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales. Among them are a wide variety of fables, legends of the gods, ghost stories, myths, and more. Included in this modestly priced compilation are such favorite stories as "Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies," "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away," "The Bird with Nine Heads," and many others. Enhanced by 18 charming illustrations, Chinese Fairy Tales offers a captivating series of tine-honored tales sure to enchant children, adults, and any lover of folklore.

Chinese Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)

Children's Books

Martens, Frederick H.

Literature & Fiction

Dover Publications

Violin Mastery

Arts & Photography

Music

BiblioLife

The Art of Violin Playing Book Two Carl Flesch Artistic Realization and Instruction Published by Carl Fischer, copyright 1930 237 pages Excellent pre-owned condition, very light age/shelf wear Laurel 9

The Art of Violin Playing: Artistic Realization and Instruction/Book 2 (Vol 2)

Flesch, Carl

Carl Fischer Music Dist

Classics

IndyPublish

It has long been a cherished desire to prepare a series of Talks with famous Singers which should have an equal aim with Talks with Master Pianists namely to obtain from the artists their personal ideas concerning their art and its mastery and when possible some inkling as to the methods by which they themselves have arrived at the goal.

Violin Mastery: Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers

BiblioBazaar

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Who is there among contemporary masters of the violin whose name stands for more at the present time than that of the great Belgian artist, his "extraordinary temperamental power as an interpreter" enhanced by a hundred and one special gifts of tone and technic, gifts often alluded to by his admiring colleagues?

An elegantly packaged new edition of a classic Chinese folk tale collection that responds to the contemporary fascination with the ancient culture of the Far East. 
This elegantly presented edition of Richard Wilhelm &amp; Frederick H. Martens' classic collection of 73 Chinese fairy tales has been re-edited by a leading Chinese historian to heighten its appeal to the modern Western reader. As China continues to develop as an economic and political superpower, there has been a growing interest in its history and literature. China has a rich oral tradition and these stories, passed down through hundreds of years, not only enthrall and delight, but also cast light on the country's ancient culture.
Chinese folklore is as colourful and captivating as the Arabian Nights or the work of the Brothers Grimm or Hans Christian Andersen, yet the stories themselves remain largely undiscovered in the West. Written with economy and wit, the short, one- or two-page tales exhibit those distinct aspects of the Chinese character and approach to life which derive from the values of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. These include moderation, the value of promises, respect for one's elders, justice and injustice, and the power of wisdom.
The stories are arranged thematically under headings such as nursery fairy tales, nature and animal tales, and myths. Some, such as the legend of the ghostly general and haunted battlefield, engage with the supernatural, while others are dramatic tales featuring flying ogres and cunning demons. Yet others introduce magical talking animals, dragons, endangered princesses, clever shepherd boys and divine figures, including the shape-shifting Yang Oerlang, Guan Yu, the god of war, and the Silkworm Goddess who has a horse's head.
Intriguing titles such as Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies, The Dragon Princess, The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away and The Bird with Nine Heads sit next to tales familiar to all Chinese children, including The Lady of the Moon and The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden.

Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends: A Gift Edition of 73 Enchanting Chinese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales

Wilhelm, Richard

History & Criticism

Bloomsbury China

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Chinese Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)

Violin Mastery

The Art of Violin Playing: Artistic Realization and Instruction/Book 2 (Vol 2)

Violin Mastery

Violin Mastery: Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers

Violin Mastery: Talks with Master Violinists and Teachers

Violin Mastery

Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends: A Gift Edition of 73 Enchanting Chinese Folk Stories and Fairy Tales