Recs if you like The Butterfly Lovers: The Legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai: Four Versions with Related Texts...
folklore and religion in china
books to get you started on the different folkloric and religious traditions throughout chinese history.
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classics of china // 書經
a collection of classic texts through the rise and fall of chinese dynasties, not including poetry. check out my list on classical chinese poetry for more on that!
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classical chinese poetry // 詩詞歌賦
books related to classical chinese poetry, from translations to academic monographs to biographies and anything in between. the emojis chosen represent some of the most common themes in chinese poetry: the moon, nature, and alcohol.
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When Gods Walked The Earth
When gods were real and heroes walked the earth, these stories were everything.
If you like The Odyssey, The Iliad, and crave more knowledge on mythological epics told around the world - this list is for you! As much as I love the existing quests and lists around Greco-Roman mythology and its retellings, it fuelled the flame to read other epics that are overshadowed by Greek/Roman/Norse mythology. Start exploring! May you be blessed by the Gods/Goddesses, traveller!
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