Chinese Mythology of Ethnic Groups in China - Dongxiang, Hui, Yugur, Bonan (English-Chinese Contrast)

Author: Zhong Jingwen
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Publish Date: 1991-12-01
Features: China has had records and interpretations of mythology since the pre-Qin era over two thousand years ago. However, the scientific collection and study of it began after the "May Fourth" Movement at the beginning of the 20th century. The establishment of New China turned the collection and organization of this material into the people's own endeavor. Especially in the recent dozen years since the reform and opening-up, under the leadership of the Party and government, the nationwide, vigorous compilation of the "Three Great Collections of Folk Literature" (tales, songs, and proverbs) has conducted an unprecedented survey and cleanup of this vast spiritual and cultural wealth of China, thereby basically comprehensively and accurately clarifying its characteristics. Following the release of the "World Folk Tale Classics Library," Xinlei Publishing House invested considerable human and material resources, compiling and selecting this large-scale illustrated album based on the results of the national folk literature survey. Their intention is clear—to bring this precious heritage of the motherland onto the stage of world literature, bridging the East with the West and helping the world understand China. With a strong sense of national self-esteem and a sense of social responsibility, they have consciously taken up the important task of promoting the excellent traditional culture of the motherland, enthusiastically spreading these golden seeds to readers at home and abroad.