Chinese Fairy Tales by Frederick H Martens
Talking animals, imperiled princesses, clever cowherds, and other intriguing characters populate this engaging collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales. Among them are a wide variety of fables, legends of the gods, ghost stories, myths, and more.
Included in this modestly priced compilation are such favorite stories as Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies, The Flower-Elves, The Dragon-Princess, The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away, The Bird with Nine Heads, and many others.
Enhanced by 18 charming illustrations, Chinese Fairy Tales offers a captivating series of tine-honored tales sure to enchant children, adults, and any lover of folklore.
Leopold Auer (1845-1930) was a Hungarian violinist, teacher, conductor, and composer. He performed at Carnegie Hall and with major orchestras, including those of Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Auer was a longtime faculty member of the Curtis Institute of Music.Frederick H. Martens (1874-1932) was a composer, librettist, and author of many biographies and books on music.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486401409 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486401405 |
| Title | Chinese Fairy Tales |
| Author | Frederick H Martens |
| Series | Children's Thrift Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2003-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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