Timeless Folklore from China: Illustrated Stories of Heroes, Villians, and Ordinary People

Author:   Dalin Ren
Publisher:   Shanghai Press
ISBN:  

9781632880680


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   20 April 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Timeless Folklore from China: Illustrated Stories of Heroes, Villians, and Ordinary People


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Scattered across the vast land of China are countless beloved folktales, passed down through generations like shining pearls embedded in the long river of history. These stories reflect the wisdom, humor, and spirit of the Chinese people, enduring the test of time and continuing to captivate audiences today. This book presents a carefully curated collection of ancient Chinese folktales, spanning over a thousand years- from the Qin and Han dynasties to the late Qing period. The protagonists of these tales come from all walks of life and every social class. Within these pages, you will find legendary acts of heroism, extraordinary encounters of ordinary people, and even the paths of villains reveal profound and thought-provoking insights. As you turn the pages, you will walk alongside these ancient figures, sharing in their joys and sorrows while uncovering timeless truths about life. These enduring and emotionally resonant tales offer a window into Chinese values and traditional culture. So now, readers of all ages are invited to embark on this journey into the treasure trove of Chinese folklore and experience the unique charm of these unforgettable tales.

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Author:   Dalin Ren
Publisher:   Shanghai Press
Imprint:   Shanghai Press
ISBN:  

9781632880680


ISBN 10:   1632880687
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   20 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

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Ren Dalin, the chief editor, is from Zhejiang Province, China, and has published dozens of children' s literary works. He has won the first prize of the second China Children' s Literature and Art Award, the China Excellent Children' s Book Award, and the China Children' s Literature Theory Award. He was once a member of the Children' s Literature Committee of the China Writers Association and the deputy director of the Children' s Literature Committee of the Shanghai Writers' Association.

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