02474nam 2200505 a 450 991082361750332120200520144314.01-282-28070-897866122807020-7864-5355-9(CKB)1000000000786162(EBL)1594731(SSID)ssj0000142582(PQKBManifestationID)12003239(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000142582(PQKBWorkID)10109078(PQKB)11693879(MiAaPQ)EBC1594731(EXLCZ)99100000000078616220090225d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe East Asian story finder a guide to 468 tales from China, Japan and Korea, listing subjects and sources /Sharon Barcan ElswitJefferson, N.C. McFarland & Co.c20091 online resource (vii, 280 pages)Description based upon print version of record.0-7864-3945-9 Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-260) and indexes.Kindness rewarded and lessons learned -- Cherishing the earth and all living things -- Of wonders, magical objects, and enchantment -- Supernatural loves -- Devotion -- Strange events and ghostly encounters -- The power of dreams -- Supernatural creatures : tangling with tengu, tokkaebi, yamaubas, kappa, ogres -- The heroes : there is no danger which these women and men will not brave for the good of all -- Propitious births and extraordinary children -- Animal fables -- Tricksters and fools -- The way things are -- The problem solvers."A reference guide to 468 stories and folktales from China, Japan, and Korea, this book aims to lead storytellers, folklorists, teachers, and librarians to both popular and lesser-known East Asian stories. The book includes a comprehensive title index along with a subject index. Two appendices provide a list of stories organized by country and a glossary"--Provided by publisher.TalesEast AsiaBibliographyEast AsiaFolkloreBibliographyTales016.3982095Elswit Sharon1615720MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910823617503321The East Asian story finder3946044UNINA