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Chinese Ghost Stories for Language Learners: New Adaptations of Chinese Folklore in English and Chinese (Includes Audio Recordings): Learn Chinese Myt
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ISBN13: 9798328787246
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 18 2024
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 18 2024
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Unlock the mystical world of ancient China's ghostly folklore with our new adaptations of classic Chinese literary works. Immerse yourself in the supernatural realm while honing your Chinese skills and uncovering centuries-old mythology, traditions, and beliefs. In this collection, we have carefully curated 15 intriguing ghost or supernatural stories, presented in both Chinese and English. These stories are new adaptations of selected tales from renowned literary works in China, including Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio 《聊斋志异》, Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang 《酉阳杂俎》, Anecdotes About Spirits and Immortals《搜神记》, and more. We adapt these stories for a couple of reasons. First, classic Chinese literature is often written in a style that differs significantly from modern Chinese, posing challenges for contemporary readers. Second, some of these works serve not merely as entertainment but as records of extraordinary events and folklore, employing straightforward language without elaborate storytelling. Our new adaptations preserve the original plots while presenting them in modern standard Mandarin with a more engaging narrative. This approach allows readers to enjoy the stories while learning common and useful vocabulary and expressions. The 15 stories are:
1. The Ghost Pressing Down on the Bed 咬鬼
2. The Ghost with Painted Skin 画皮
3. The Headless Ghost 无头鬼
4. Hanba the Drought Demon 旱魃鬼
5. The Lonely Wandering Soul 孤魂野鬼
6. The Vengeful Spirit 冤鬼
7. Zhong Kui Kills Ghosts 钟馗杀鬼
8. The Fox Spirit 狐狸精
9. The Tree Demon 树妖
10. The Water Demon 水鬼
11. Soul Snatching 勾魂
12. Underworld Official 鬼吏
13. Deceased Son Visits in Dream 亡儿托梦
14. Body Possession 附身
15. Reincarnation 投胎 Furthermore, we provide bilingual explanations of key terms at the end of each story. This helps our readers understand the story better, enrich their reading experience, and further explore Chinese mythology, beliefs, and culture. Upon finishing the book, readers will have gained a fundamental grasp of the Chinese perspective on spirits and ghosts. This knowledge not only enhances their appreciation of Chinese cinema and literature but also offers insights into Chinese culture.
2. The Ghost with Painted Skin 画皮
3. The Headless Ghost 无头鬼
4. Hanba the Drought Demon 旱魃鬼
5. The Lonely Wandering Soul 孤魂野鬼
6. The Vengeful Spirit 冤鬼
7. Zhong Kui Kills Ghosts 钟馗杀鬼
8. The Fox Spirit 狐狸精
9. The Tree Demon 树妖
10. The Water Demon 水鬼
11. Soul Snatching 勾魂
12. Underworld Official 鬼吏
13. Deceased Son Visits in Dream 亡儿托梦
14. Body Possession 附身
15. Reincarnation 投胎 Furthermore, we provide bilingual explanations of key terms at the end of each story. This helps our readers understand the story better, enrich their reading experience, and further explore Chinese mythology, beliefs, and culture. Upon finishing the book, readers will have gained a fundamental grasp of the Chinese perspective on spirits and ghosts. This knowledge not only enhances their appreciation of Chinese cinema and literature but also offers insights into Chinese culture.
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