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_aCoussens, Penrhyn Wingfield, _d1873-1944 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Jade Story Book; Stories from the Orient |
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| 490 | 1 | _aThe jewel series | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-07-31 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aHow the birds saved the Emperor's life (China) -- The faithful Rajpoot (India) -- The tale of two merchants (Persia) -- Punchkin (India) -- Princess Moonlight (Japan) -- The fox and the crafty crab (China) -- Ingratitude (India) -- The paper bag (Japan) -- Rosamond, the swift of foot (Oriental) -- The jackal, deer, and crow (India) -- Pigeon-king and Mouse-king (India) -- He wished to live forever (Japan) -- The crane and the crab (India) -- The lion and the hare (India) -- The story of Caliph stork (Oriental) -- Prince Ahmed (Persia) -- The widow's son (Mindanao) -- Mr. Sin, the carp (China) -- Prince Zeyn Alasnam and the Sultan of the Genii (Persia) -- The dyed jackal (India) -- Why dogs wag their tails (Visayan) -- Prince Varna (Persia) -- Empress Janqwi and the magicians (China) -- Rajah Rasalu (India) -- The four friends (Persia) -- The adventures of Juan (Tagalog) -- The feast of the lanterns (China) -- Lumawig on earth (Igorot) -- In union is strength (China) -- The story of Bantugan (Moro) -- The pestle and mortar of jade (China) -- The mysterious garden (India) -- Rasalu, the fakir, and the giants (India). | |
| 508 | _aCharlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Jade Story Book; Stories from the Orient" by Penrhyn Wingfield Coussens is a compilation of folklore tales from various Far Eastern countries written in the early 20th century. The stories encompass rich cultural narratives and moral lessons, drawing from traditions of India, China, Japan, and Persia. Each tale weaves together themes of kindness, bravery, and the oftentimes whimsical nature of fate, urging readers to find value in virtue and compassion. At the start of this collection, readers are introduced to the concept that fables and fairy tales serve a vital role in childhood development, stimulating imagination while delivering moral lessons. One story, "How the Birds Saved the Emperor’s Life," unfolds in a magnificent Chinese palace where the Emperor learns of a beautiful Nightingale whose song captivates all. The pursuit to hear this enchanting bird drives the plot, leading to a series of events that highlight the contrasts between superficial beauty and genuine talent, ultimately suggesting that true treasures lie beyond appearances. Throughout the opening portion, themes of loyalty, the importance of nature, and the consequences of one's actions are brought to life, inviting readers into a world rich with cultural wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTales -- Asia | ||
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_aWalker, Dugald Stewart, _d1883-1937 |
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