Two Cakes Fit for a King - Folktales from Vietnam (Paperback, New)

For centuries, Vietnamese have sustained the history of their nation, both actual and mythic, through their folklore. These stories, passed from generation to generation, contain not only the national saga, but also fundamental cultural values that Vietnamese hold dear. Some stories, like ""A Daughter's Love,"" are imaginative accounts of early Vietnamese history. Others, like ""The Anger of the Waters"" and the title story, ""Two Cakes Fit for a King,"" provide colorful explanations of the world and how it works. ""The Story of Watermelon Island"" offers readers a glimpse of the traditional agrarian values and way of life that are the foundation of Vietnamese society. Imaginative and captivating, funny and sometimes tragic, these tales have remained popular and culturally significant for Vietnamese, young and old, for hundreds of years. The intricate illustrations draw on centuries-old painting styles and on natural imagery and everyday life in Vietnam.

General

Imprint:	University of Hawaii Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2003
First published:	October 2003
Authors:	Nguyen Nguyet Cam
Editors:	Dana Sachs
Illustrators:	Bui Hoai Mai
Dimensions:	202 x 129 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8248-2668-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions
LSN:	0-8248-2668-X
Barcode:	9780824826680

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