Project Gutenberg 2005-03-04 Public domain in the USA. 2981 Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) 1864 1954 Werner, Edward Theodore Chalmers Myths and Legends of China Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Myths and Legends of China" by E. T. C. Werner is a comprehensive account of Chinese mythology, likely written in the early 20th century. This work synthesizes key myths and legends from various literary sources, aiming to provide an accurate representation of the mythology that shapes Chinese cultural identity. The text not only covers prominent tales but also delves into the sociological aspects necessary for comprehending these narratives, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in mythology, history, or cultural studies. The opening of the book introduces the author and outlines his meticulous approach to translating and interpreting Chinese myths by studying primary texts and relevant scholarly works. Werner expresses gratitude to several individuals who aided his research and emphasizes his goal of distilling a vast topic into a comprehensible English format that reflects the minds of the Chinese people. He begins with a discussion of the sociology of the Chinese, touching on their racial origins and societal structures, setting the stage for understanding the significance and context of the myths that follow in subsequent chapters. This establishes a foundational framework for the readers to appreciate the depth of Chinese mythology as both a cultural artifact and a living tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Tales -- China Mythology, Chinese Legends -- China GR Text Mythology Folklore Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1133596 2025-08-06T13:14:01.276424 text/html 1084740 2020-12-14T05:51:22 text/html 2179494 2025-08-06T13:14:22.985344 application/epub+zip 2194952 2025-08-06T13:14:07.060418 application/epub+zip 480616 2025-08-06T13:14:04.391398 application/epub+zip 2881841 2025-08-06T13:14:38.008721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2460662 2025-08-06T13:14:20.393339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 724681 2022-09-07T20:43:22.995288 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 713731 2025-08-06T13:13:57.103420 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 712478 2020-12-14T05:51:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 712965 2020-12-14T05:51:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20968 2025-08-06T13:14:38.169741 application/rdf+xml 13642 2025-08-06T13:14:05.068399 image/jpeg 3761 2025-08-06T13:14:04.727382 image/jpeg 273893 2020-12-14T05:51:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 2000555 2020-12-14T05:51:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 273588 2020-12-14T05:51:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 2077325 2025-08-06T13:14:01.498400 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia