(Illustrated Collectible Edition) Stories from the End of the Earth

Author: Bao Yang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Every nation has its own myths, just as every child has once asked their mother, "Where do I come from?" While the answers given by mothers may vary, the underlying truth remains the same. The composition of myths, however, is infinitely larger than the space a mother has to answer a child's question. Precisely because of this, myths are a manifestation of a nation's imagination, often determined by its DNA, much like how different soils nurture different trees, flowers, and fruits. The heavens are too wondrous, and the universe infinitely mysterious. Myths are the rare blossoms nurtured by this mysterious land. Myths are humanity's self-interpretation and understanding of the miraculous phenomena bestowed upon us by the mighty nature, as well as a visual embodiment of human thought and philosophy of life. Today, with such advanced information, reading can reach far and wide, and technology has opened up another realm of imagination, where humans can create many intricate and fantastical stories using codes and nanotechnology. Yet, the myths left by our ancestors may even more vividly highlight the subtleties of human nature. Therefore, I especially dedicate this book, Tianya Stories, to the fortunate readers.