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100 1 _aWerner, E. T. C.
_q(Edward Theodore Chalmers),
_d1864-1954
245 1 0 _aMyths and Legends of China
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-04
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Myths and Legends of China" by E. T. C. Werner is a comprehensive account of Chinese mythology, likely written in the early 20th century. This work synthesizes key myths and legends from various literary sources, aiming to provide an accurate representation of the mythology that shapes Chinese cultural identity. The text not only covers prominent tales but also delves into the sociological aspects necessary for comprehending these narratives, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in mythology, history, or cultural studies. The opening of the book introduces the author and outlines his meticulous approach to translating and interpreting Chinese myths by studying primary texts and relevant scholarly works. Werner expresses gratitude to several individuals who aided his research and emphasizes his goal of distilling a vast topic into a comprehensible English format that reflects the minds of the Chinese people. He begins with a discussion of the sociology of the Chinese, touching on their racial origins and societal structures, setting the stage for understanding the significance and context of the myths that follow in subsequent chapters. This establishes a foundational framework for the readers to appreciate the depth of Chinese mythology as both a cultural artifact and a living tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- China
653 _aMythology, Chinese
653 _aLegends -- China
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15250
999 _c56638
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