Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends

Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe--China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia--these tales teach us about morality and mysticism in enchanting ways. Organized by universal folkloric themes, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends features animal stories, tales of magical skill, explanations of how things came to be the way they are, delightful depictions of the clever and the foolish, ghosts and supernatural beings, and legends about heroes and gods. From The Supernatural Crossbow, a Vietnamese tale, to the Malaysian story of The Man in the Moon, each piece in this collection explores a self-contained, dreamlike universe that both delights and transports the reader. Shaped by the geographical and cultural influences of a people, these stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions.

Author: Jeannette Faurot
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 12/06/1995
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.46h x 5.54w x 0.72d
ISBN13: 9780684811970
ISBN10: 0684811979
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Short Stories (single author)
- Fiction | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology