The legend of Mulan--the daughter who disguises herself as a man,
dons her father's armor, and heads off to war in his place--remains
one of the most popular Chinese folktales despite (or because of)
its lack of supernatural demonstrations or interventions. This
volume offers lively translations of the earliest recorded version
of the legend and several later iterations of the tale (including
the screenplay of the hugely successful 1939 Chinese film Mulan
Joins the Army ), illustrating the many ways that reinterpretations
of this basic story reflect centuries of changes in Chinese
cultural, political, and sexual attitudes. An Introduction traces
the evolution of the Mulan legend and its significance in the
history of Chinese popular culture. Annotation explaining terms and
references unfamiliar to Western readers, a glossary, and a
comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this volume
for both scholars and students.
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