Margaret Scrogin Chang
Autor de Speaking of Chinese: A Cultural History of the Chinese Language
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- Obras
- 5
- Miembros
- 225
- Popularidad
- #99,815
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- 3.5
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- 8
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- 13
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Da Wei's Treasure: A Chinese Tale is the second book I have read from co-authors and husband-and-wife team Margaret and Raymond Chang, following upon their earlier title, The Beggar's Magic: A Chinese Tale. I enjoyed it immensely, appreciating both the story and the accompanying oil paintings done by illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick. The brief author's note at the rear describes the story's source: a tale told by Raymond Chang's mother, and likely adapted from a variety of stories found in Pu Songling's Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, with some original elements (like Lian Di's cat form) added by the storyteller. I thought that this was quite interesting, and possibly reflected the storyteller's awareness of various traditions in which an enchanted animal bride appears. I'm familiar with the crane maiden in Japanese lore and the frog princess in Russian tales, but I don't think I've encountered a kitten bride before! In any case, the tale was entertaining, and the illustrations beautiful, using a deep, vivid color palette and ably capturing Da Wei's many expressions. Recommended to young folklore enthusiasts, especially those seeking Chinese stories.… (más)