Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature written by John D. Yohannan and published by Signet Book. This book was released on 1984 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Song, story, and scripture of the great cultures of Asia, including Arabia, Iran, India, China, and Japan, selected from the classics of more than 2500 years.
Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature written by Various and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the great and ancient cultures of Asia comes this fascinating collection of great prose, drama, poetry and scripture. Translated by scholars well versed in the original languages, the contents range from selections from the holy books of the Confucian, Taoist, Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic religions to a story from The Thousand and One Nights and verses from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature written by John David Yohannan and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature written by John D. Yohannan and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The arrangement of A Treasury of Asian Literature is not by geography or chronology, but rather by literary types. It offers some of the best samples of the peculiar literary genius of five national groups with a view to displaying the infinite variety of Asian literature, not its development within national bounds. The entire "modern" era for all five countries is excluded. - Introduction.
Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature written by John D. Yohannan and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The arrangement of A Treasury of Asian Literature is not by geography or chronology, but rather by literary types. It offers some of the best samples of the peculiar literary genius of five national groups with a view to displaying the infinite variety of Asian literature, not its development within national bounds. The entire "modern" era for all five countries is excluded. - Introduction.
Download or read book Treasury of Asian Literature written by John D. Yohannan and published by Signet. This book was released on 1968-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature Edited with an Introduction and Commentaries written by John D. Yohannan and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Asian Children s Favorite Stories written by David Conger and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal** For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational. Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries--China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. The classic stories in this book include: Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea) Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines) How the Mousedeer Became a Judge (Indonesia) Liang and His Magic Brush (China) The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand) The Clever Rabbit and Numskull (India) The Crane's Gratitude (Japan) This multicultural children's book opens doors to other cultures and engages the imagination.
Download or read book A Sanskrit Treasury written by Camillo Alessio Formigatti and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful collection brings together passages from the renowned stories, poems, dramas and myths of South Asian literature, including the Mahābhārata and the Rāmāyaṇa. Drawing on the translations published by the Clay Sanskrit Library, the book presents episodes from the adventures of young Krishna, the life of Prince Rāma and Hindu foundational myths, the life of the Buddha, as well as Buddhist and Jaina birth stories.Pairing key excerpts from these wonderful Sanskrit texts with exquisite illustrations from the Bodleian Library's rich manuscript collections, the book includes images of birch-bark and palm-leaf manuscripts, vibrant Mughal miniatures, early printed books, sculptures, watercolour paintings and even early photograph albums.Each extract is presented in both English translation and Sanskrit in Devanāgarī script, and is accompanied by a commentary on the literature and related books and artworks. The collection is organised by geographical region and includes sections on the Himalayas, North India, Central and South India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia, Tibet, Inner and East Asia, and the Middle East and Europe.This is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in Sanskrit literature and the manuscript art of South Asia - and beyond.
Download or read book A Treasury of Asian Literature Edited with an Introduction and Commentaries by J D Yohannan written by John David YOHANNAN and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales written by Shelley Fu and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them fully. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.
Download or read book A Treasury of Modern Asian Stories written by Daniel L. Milton and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1971-11 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Moonbeams Dumplings Dragon Boats written by Nina Simonds and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectacular fireworks, silk lions dancing through the streets, sumptuous family banquets - these are the hallmarks of Chinese New Year. Now, discover how to bring this splendid celebration, and others, into your own home. In this glorious collection, bestselling cookbook author Nina Simonds joins with Leslie Swartz and The Children's Museum, Boston, to offer festival lore, traditional stories, delectable recipes, and engaging activities that will inspire you to enjoy a full year of Chinese holidays. Try such treats as golden New Year's dumplings or tasty moon cakes. Build a kite at Qing Ming or a miniature dragon boat for the Dragon Boat Festival. Share the stories of the greedy Kitchen God or the valiant imperial warrior Hou Yi. Whether your family ahs embraced these holidays for generations or is introducing new traditions, Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats offers exciting ways for the whole family to celebrate year after year, presenting background information, related tales, and activities for celebrating five Chinese festivals--Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Moon Festival.
Download or read book A Treasury of Modern Asian Stories Edited by D L Milton and W Clifford written by Daniel L. MILTON (and CLIFFORD (William C.)) and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treasury of Modern Asian Stories written by Daniel L. Milton and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Literature of Asia written by Arthur W. Biddle and published by Pearson. This book was released on 1996 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by regional experts, this anthology of contemporary Asian literature offers a broad selection of recent fiction, drama, and poetry in the best translations -- many otherwise unavailable in English in North America. It focuses on the contemporary literature from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Vietman; focuses on post-colonial writing -- with most selections written since 1960 -- that reveals the cultural, social, and political concerns of today's emerging and newly-independent nations; and provides introductory essays for each major section -- written by regional experts who chose the selections that offer brief histories, cultural information, and literary background essential in understanding the works.
Download or read book Asian Literature in English written by George Lincoln Anderson and published by Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
