Myths and Legends of China
Myths and Legends of China, published in 1922, is E. T. C. Werner's survey of Chinese mythology for English readers, written after a long career in the British consular service in China. An opening chapter on the sociology of the Chinese is followed by accounts of the creation myths, the gods of heaven, thunder, fire, literature, wealth and the kitchen, the goddess of mercy Kuan Yin, the Eight Immortals, the Monkey king and the pilgrimage to the West, fox spirits, the legends of the stars and the sea, and dozens of shorter tales. Werner's framework is dated, but the stories are told clearly and in quantity, and the book has been a standard point of entry for a century. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Myths and Legends of China
Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of Myths and Legends of China is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Myths and Legends of China in the public domain?
Yes. Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Myths and Legends of China?
About 8 h 52 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Myths and Legends of China?
Myths and Legends of China by E. T. C. Werner is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
