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Pavilions in the Air - And Other Chinese Proverbs with English Equivalents (Hardcover) Loot Price: R348
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Pavilions in the Air - And Other Chinese Proverbs with English Equivalents (Hardcover): Christopher Arnander, Frances Wood

Pavilions in the Air - And Other Chinese Proverbs with English Equivalents (Hardcover)

Christopher Arnander, Frances Wood; Illustrated by Kathryn Lamb

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Gathered here are gems galore, which, while revealing much as to the Chinese national psyche, highlight particular traits and characteristics that span the globe. We all know Chairman Mau's infamous 'It doesn't matter what colour the cat, as long as it catches mice', but most of us would only recognize an approximate English equivalent of 'A mighty dragon cannot crush a local snake' or, 'A Phoenix might come out of a crow's nest'. The beasts and birds of legend and folklore provide the inimitable Kathryn Lamb's pen with a feast of hilarious subjects, not least a certain revolution at one ill-fated dinner party...

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Imprint: Stacey International
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: June 2008
First published: March 2008
Authors: Christopher Arnander • Frances Wood
Illustrators: Kathryn Lamb
Dimensions: 213 x 145 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 978-1-905299-67-6
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
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LSN: 1-905299-67-2
Barcode: 9781905299676

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