Chinese Mythology : An Introduction (Book) : Birrell, Anne : Book NewsAncient Chinese mythology was both blessed and cursed by the absence of a Homer to petrify it into an eloquent literary form; instead it continued a living oral existence until only recently. From Frog To Nüwa And Back Again: The Religious Roots Of Creation Myths. Chinese mythology : an introduction. It is splendidly organized with well-chosen texts, lucid commentary, and useful supplementary matter... Sets new standards in the presentation of Chinese mythology."" Johns Hopkins University Press. Birrell, Anne M. Publisher. Chinese Mythology: An Introduction Anne Birrell. Author. plus shipping $31.33. free shipping worldwide. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. COUPON: Rent Chinese Mythology An Introduction 1st edition (9780801861833) and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Only the Chinese could mix sublime philosophy and mindless paperwork and get away with it. Myths Of Giant Corpse Transformation. Sacred Order: Cosmogonic Myth In The Chu Silk Manuscript. The spine may show signs of wear. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. [Anne Birrell] -- "China, unlike ancient Greece and Rome, had no Homer or Ovid to retell its ancient myths in an eloquent literary record. Get this from a library! Get FREE 7-day instant eTextbook access! Hardcover. By purchasing books through this website, you support our non-profit organization. $30.00. The World Of Chinese Mythology: An Introduction. Although hard-working and down-to-earth, the Chinese people have always had a streak of poetry in their souls. For this reason, it is difficult to agree with the opinionated argu-ment that the narratives in Chinese myths are weak, and there are only few Chinese myths narrating full stories.5 Chu Ci Chu Ci is an ancient poem collection from the end of the Warring Chinese Mythology: An Introduction. the world of chinese mythology 29 forms. Definitions of Myth -- Approaches to Chinese Myth -- The Comparative Method in the Study of Chinese Myth -- Modern Chinese and Japanese Studies of Chinese Myth -- The Nature of Chinese Mythic Narratives -- The Polyfunctionality of Myth as an Organizing Principle -- Future Research on Chinese Myth: A New Dimension -- 1. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1982. Water-Of-Immortality Myths In Altaic And Japanese Cultures. Chinese Mythology : An Introduction by Anne M. Birrell. 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