Imagining Women: Fujian Folk Tales (International Folk Tale Series)
Current price:
$29.95
Publication Date: January 4th, 1994
Publisher:
Interlink Books
ISBN:
9781566561730
Pages:
288
Description
The 37 stories which comprise this collection challenge the long-held stereotypes and provide a rare look at the everyday lives of common people in villages across Fujian province. Despite the efforts and influence of the male-dominant Confucian culture, the stories reflect women’s voices and women’s lives touched by power and independence.
Praise for Imagining Women: Fujian Folk Tales (International Folk Tale Series)
"The stories are all entertaining... rich in cultural significance... a welcome addition to anyone's library who has enjoyed Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan... Karen Gernant's translation doesn't miss a step in opening up this culture to an American audience... [Includes] an insightful introduction and a historical overview."
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