Goat Girl: Blue Series No. 3 (English-Chinese Parallel Text Edition)

Author: (English) Lang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The "Blue Series" includes 37 fairy tales, accompanied by over 100 exquisite illustrations, presented in both English and Chinese, compiled into three volumes. The fairy tales in this series primarily feature works by French poet and fairy tale writer Charles Perrault (1623–1703) and French writer Mademoiselle d'Aulnoy (1651–1705); folk tales collected by Norwegian folklore collectors Asbj?rn M?ller (1813–1885) and Mogens Viggo M?ller (1813–1882); as well as the well-known Grimm fairy tales and stories from the renowned One Thousand and One Nights from the Arab world. These fairy tales, with their simple yet engaging language and profound meanings, are captivating and offer great insights. As a form of folklore, fairy tales are the oldest literary works of humankind, containing deep moral lessons that have been passed down through generations. They are not only beloved by children but also provide rich knowledge for adults. Through the rustic and vivid language of fairy tales, especially Lang's prose-like English, readers can explore the customs, cultures, and traditions of different countries, gaining the essential background knowledge necessary to master authentic English. This is the purpose behind publishing the bilingual "Lang's Great Treasury of Fairy Tales." We hope this book will bring joy and assistance to our readers.