The Magical Tales of China

China is the most ancient and mysterious civilization on the planet. One of the keys to its mysteries lies in the myths, legends, and tales of the Celestial Empire, a treasury of magical stories and fairy tales, the motifs of which permeate even Hollywood blockbusters.
This unique book is compiled from tales of various peoples who have been part of China throughout its history - not only the Chinese but also the Mongols, Tibetans, and Tanguts.
Readers will encounter treacherous sea lords and beautiful princesses, fox shapeshifters and fire-breathing dragons, brave heroes and the ominous bird Han-Gardi, demon yakshas, and wise seers…
All these tales were collected and translated by Russian scholars and orientalists over a hundred years ago, many of which have not been reissued since then.
In this new edition, the best tales of China are presented for the first time with an extensive collection of full-color illustrations, which will introduce you to all facets of traditional Chinese visual art.