Series of·Foreign Literature Classics Part: Top Ten Legends

Author: Qian Li
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Publish Date: 1994-01-01
Features: Introduction The legend is not only folk but also the oral creation of the people, recorded through word of mouth. Legends are divided into three types: legends associated with a person are called "hero legends," such as China's Lu Ban legend and Britain's King Arthur legend; legends associated with a place are called "local legends," such as legends about mountains, rivers, and historical sites; legends associated with an object are called "origin legends," such as China's legends explaining the origin of the cuckoo, and the West's legends explaining why goats' tails are short. The legends we have selected are mainly "local legends" and "origin legends." Today, we introduce legends to readers, which has several meanings. , after legends are recorded, they themselves have become beautiful literature. Second, legends have a profound influence on the literature and art of various countries. Third, legends have certain historical value. In summary, myths and legends are often based on historical events, and they still have positive significance for our research on a country's history today.