Magical Tales of China

China is the oldest and most mysterious civilization on the planet. One of the keys to its mysteries is the myths, legends, and traditions of the Celestial Empire, a treasury of magical stories and tales, the motifs of which permeate... even Hollywood blockbusters.
This unique book is composed of tales from various peoples that have been part of China throughout its history - not only the Chinese but also the Mongols, Tibetans, and Tanguts.
Readers can expect encounters with treacherous sea lords and beautiful princesses, fox shapeshifters and fire-breathing dragons, brave heroes and the ominous Han-Gardi bird, yaksha demons and wise seers…
All these tales were collected and translated by Russian sinologists and writers more than a hundred years ago, many of them have not been republished since then.
In this new edition, the best tales of China are presented for the first time with an extensive collection of full-color illustrations that will introduce you to all facets of traditional Chinese visual art.