Myths and Legends of China
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4.6 • 9 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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. Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, the volume opens with an troductory chapter on the origins of the Chinese people.
Customer Reviews
Slow and Not Very Rewarding
Before trying this book you should be aware that it is written in a very dry academic style. If you do not already have a certain amount of training in Chinese legend, religion and history, it can be slow going.