{"product_id":"9781602201576","title":"Illustrated Myths \u0026 Legends of China","description":"Author: Dehai Huang\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781602201576\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Shanghai Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 22 May 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 176\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ellustrated Myths \u0026amp; Legends of China \u003c\/i\u003econtains 32 carefully chosen stories from classical Chinese mythology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient Chinese history is principally a legendary collection of mythical lore and annals written centuries after they occurred. These interpretations about China's beginnings reveal the heroic figures and rich storytelling traditions of Chinese culture including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePangu \u003c\/i\u003eopening heaven to save the earth from chaos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNuwa \u003c\/i\u003ecreating man and repairing the vault of heaven\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eFuxi \u003c\/i\u003efixing the calendar by observing the heavens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eShennong \u003c\/i\u003ecreating agriculture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCangjie \u003c\/i\u003einventing writing thus creating the basis for Chinese culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragments of these myths and legends are found in Chinese paintings, wood artifacts, relief carvings, and lacquer art which are illustrated in this book along with informative text. Anyone interested in Chinese culture, philosophy, history, or art will find this collection a must-have volume for their bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680742985886,"sku":"ADS-9781602201576","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781602201576.jpg?v=1775544808","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781602201576","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}