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Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying
dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this
enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along
with an array of equally colourful characters and captivating
plots. Although largely unknown in the West, the 73 stories in this
volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms' Fairy
Tales or Arabian Nights. They were collected in the early 20th
century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by
Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited
new edition includes updated notes which not only provide
background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into
ancient Chinese folk lore and culture. These are stories to return
to time and time again. From awesome adventures to quirky
allegories, from the exploits of the gods to fables about beggars
who outwit their betters, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends is
extraordinarily diverse and endlessly engaging. These wonderful
stories have enduring and universal appeal, and will intrigue both
children and adults.
The ancient Taoist text that forms the central part of this book
was discovered by Wilhelm, who recognized it as essentially a
practical guide to the integration of personality. Foreword and
Appendix by Carl Jung; illustrations. Translated by Cary F.
Baynes.A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
First published in 1931. This re-issues the edition of 1972. This
translation and Wilhelm's invaluable commentaries provide a concise
and readable survey of Confucius, the man and his teachings. This
volume translates The Life of Confucius from an ancient Chinese
text, the Shih Chi, or The Historical Records by Sse-Ma Ch'ien,
dating from the turn of the second century B.C.
First published in 1931. This re-issues the edition of 1972.
This translation and Wilhelm's invaluable commentaries provide a
concise and readable survey of Confucius, the man and his
teachings. This volume translates The Life of Confucius from an
ancient Chinese text, the Shih Chi, or The Historical Records by
Sse-Ma Ch'ien, dating from the turn of the second century B.C.
I CHING Or book of changes At least 5,000 years old, the I Ching is a book of oracles containing the whole of human experience. Used for divination, it is a method of exploring the unconscious; through the symbolism of its hexagrams we are guided towards the solution of difficult problems and life situations. It can also be read as a book of wisdom revealing the laws of life to which we must all attune ouserlves if we are to live in peace and harmony. Richard Wihelm's version of the I Ching, first published in English in 1951 and reprinted many times since then, has become recognised as the standard and most reliable edition.
This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.
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