The Legend of the Dragon

Author: Nancy N. Davis
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In China, there are many fantastic stories and legends about the dragon. Contained in this collection are some of the finest classical and modern examples. They include "The Rakshas and the Sea Market" and "The Princess of the West Lake", both by the well-known Qing-dynasty writer Pu Songling (1640-1715), telling of the wonders of a dragon palace and of love between dragons and humans; "Tripok Lake and the Golden Lotus Flowers", the story of how the first Chinese ruler, Huangdi, was transported to fairyland on the back of a dragon; and "The Looking-to-Mother Shoal", which tells how humans were transformed into dragons. These intriguing, entertaining tales reflect the rich imagination and high aspirations of the Chinese people.