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Ho Yi the Archer and Other Classic Chinese Tales
Ho Yi the Archer and Other Classic Chinese Tales Author:Shelley Fu This collection of the folktales best known to the Chinese people presents elegant versions of nine classic stories. Included are the famous tales of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, the creators of the world and mankind; Ho Yi the master archer; Shun Wu Koong, the Monkey King who rebelled against authority; Wu Gan, the greedy little boy; Bai Su Tzin, the Whi... more »te Snake, and the Cowherd and Weaving Maid. These stories offer a rare glimpse into the psyche of the Chinese people, and display the richness, beauty, and down-to-earth spirit of their culture. Chinese religion, philosophy, and tradition all permeate the tales, and yet all of the stories deal with human universals: self-sacrifice, wisdom, gentleness, vanity, greed, and love. The author sets each tale in a context and discusses the themes that run through them, and their significances. She also provides a list of characters, a pronunciation guide, and a resources section. This is the only book in English that retells these important stories in depth. Shelley Fu reads, writes, and speaks Mandarin, and as a Chinese-American understands the emotional and psychological landscape of the stories well. Ms. Fu holds a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an M.A. from Marquette. She is currently a technical editor in Chicago. This is her first book.« less