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Sunday, September 30, 2012

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South of the clouds, in the land of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, dwell the descendants of a once pastoral people, the Nakhi. In ancient times, family names were passed from mother to child, there were no marriages, and women alone raised children. (In the Nakhi language, there is no word for "father.") Today there are still Nakhi who follow these traditions, and Nakhi folktales reflect these beliefs. In the legends presented here we are introduced to a fantastic cast of characters: plants, insects, animals - all of them female!

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

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A man is changed into a flea and must bring his future parents together in order to become human again. A woman convinces a river god to cure her sick son, but the remedy has mixed consequences. A young man must choose whether to be close to his wife's soul or body. And two deaf mutes transcend their physical existence in the garden of dreams. Strange and fantastical, these fairy tales of Béla Balázs (1884-1949), Hungarian writer, film critic, and famous librettist of Bluebeard's Castle, reflect his profound interest in friendship, alienation, and Taoist philosophy. Translated and introduced by Jack Zipes, one of the world's leading authorities on fairy tales, The Cloak of Dreams brings together sixteen of Balázs's unique and haunting stories.

Written in 1921, these fairy tales were originally published with twenty images drawn in the Chinese style by painter Mariette Lydis, and this new edition includes a selection of Lydis's brilliant illustrations. Together, the tales and pictures accentuate the motifs and themes that run throughout Balázs's work: wandering protagonists, mysterious woods and mountains, solitude, and magical transformation. His fairy tales express our deepest desires and the hope that, even in the midst of tragedy, we can transcend our difficulties and forge our own destinies.

Unusual, wondrous fairy tales that examine the world's cruelties and twists of fate, The Cloak of Dreams will entertain, startle, and intrigue.

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The Cloak of Dreams, November 2, 2010

Heidi Anne Heiner (SurLaLune Fairy Tales.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cloak of Dreams: Chinese Fairy Tales (Oddly Modern Fairy Tales) (Hardcover)

This is a collection of original fairy tales written by Bela Balázs, not retellings of other tales. The tales are an interesting peephole into Balázs's world, one influenced by two world wars and the European strife surrounding the war periods, especially for a Hungarian Jew who felt isolated and alone due to his heritage--one that was not emphasized by his family or its teachings but nevertheless informed his place in European society.

The translation of the tales as well as the introduction are by the indefatigable Jack Zipes. He adeptly discusses Balázs personal history as well as his interest in fairy tales that led him to write his own personal ones. Balázs concurrent interest in Taoist philosophy also explains his desire to write fairy tales with a Chinese flavor, one that is supported by the accompanying illustrations. Zipes explains that this was not unusual at the time for other authors such as Herman Hesse and Hugo von Hafmannsthal... Read more

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Great Cover, February 16, 2011

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This is a small book, and the first half is a forward/intro about..... who knows what. It's rambling, uninteresting, and after 5 pages I skipped it. The Chinese fairy tales are odd. I'm not really sure how else to describe them. Certainly not what I was expecting, nor wanting, even though the first story (The Cloak of Dreams) was interesting. The cover is gorgeous.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

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Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden and decides to carry his coin purse in it. When Mrs. Haktak's hairpin slips into the pot, she reaches in and pulls out two coin purses and two hairpins--this is a magic pot!

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Delightful book!, October 2, 2000

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Lily Toy Hong's book is a delight for both children and adults alike. Her colorful and comical illustrations please the soul, and both the text and the pictures keep the attention of all school-aged children.

In the state of Utah, the children in the schools and public libraries selected her book as The Best Picturebook of the Year in conjunction with nominees presented by the Utah Librarian's Association.

Lily's book shows Chinese characters and artifacts depicted in authentic dress and style. How do I know? I am one of her sisters raised in a loving home of parents and grandparents who immigrated from China and who preserved many of the ways of their roots.

Any classroom teacher (which I am) who is looking for a book to raise the spirits and share a fun Chinese folktale with need look no further than Two of Everything! (Math teachers can use it to introduce the concept of doubling, and expand it to tripling, etc.)

Respectfully, Kim Hong Wu

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MY 5 YEAR OLD LOVES IT, June 10, 1998

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There is something funny about saying Haktak. It makes the book enjoyable to read. A very fun folktale that I had never heard before. My daughter got it as a library book and I am considering buying it for her.

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One for me, two for you, May 11, 2004

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This book is the embodiment of everything (in a word) pleasant. It's just a pleasant pleasant story to read through. Based on a classic Chinese folktale, the book follows an old married couple and their life. The two live in utter simplicity, only eating the food from their garden and occasionally selling the surplus when they get the chance. One day the old man, Mr. Haktak, is digging in the garden when he finds an old pot. He brings it home to his wife (after a fair amount of struggling and straining) and it isn't long before the two discover that the pot is magic. Indeed, after Mr. Haktak's purse and Mrs. Haktak's hairpins fall in and wondrously duplicate the two come to the rather obvious conclusion that the pot doubles anything that falls into it. They're right of course, and the pot truly seems as if it is too good to be true. Unfortunately, the day Mrs. Haktak accidentally falls into the pot herself, things become a little more complicated for the two...three...four... Read more

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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The Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales features mystical stories from all around the globe--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
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Original Music by Mickey Hart
A poor young boy named Aladdin ventures into a cave and discovers a magical lamp. With the help of his newfound treasure he finds wealth and happiness . . . and wins the heart of the Sultan's daughter.

Anansi
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Original Music by UB40
These two stories feature Anansi, the hilarious spider of West Indian folklore. In the first, he outwits a prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. The second recounts his getting tangled in his own web of lies at his mother-in-law's funeral.

East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Read by Max von Sydow
Original Music by Lyle Mays
In this Norwegian tale, a peasant farmer sends his youngest daughter to live with a mysterious white bear in exchange for untold riches. But when the girl ignores the bear's advice she must travel to a castle East of the Sun and West of the Moon to face the Troll Queen and make things right.

The Five Chinese Brothers
Read by John Lone
Original Music by Bill Douglass and David Austin
Five brothers, each of whom has an amazing physical gift, join forces to outwit the evil Emperor who has forced thousands into slavery to build the Great Wall of China. The older brothers are put to the test but the youngest proves to be the most gifted of all.

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Rabbit Ears Classic World Tales, February 24, 2010

Kirara "dragonsonic4" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales: Volume One: Aladdin, Anansi, East of the Sun/West of the Moon, The Five Chinese Brothers (Audio CD)

I loved this audio CD from the popular Rabbit Ears Treasury series and my most favorite stories on this cd are The Five Chinese Brothers and East of the Sun West of the Moon.

East of the Sun West of the Moon

Read by Max Von Sydow
Music by Lyle Mays

When a great white bear comes to a home of a poor peasant and his family, the bear promises that he will make the family rich if they give him his youngest daughter. The family agrees and the young girl is sent to live with the bear. Later on, however, the young girl finds out that the bear is actually a cursed prince and she sets off to the castle that lies east of the sun west of the moon to break the prince's curse.

The Five Chinese Brothers

Read by John Lone

When the evil emperor takes one of the Chinese brothers hostage after the Chinese brother tried to help build the Great Wall of China, his brothers try to come to his rescue.

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Tastefully done, May 2, 2009

K. Roseborough (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales: Volume One: Aladdin, Anansi, East of the Sun/West of the Moon, The Five Chinese Brothers (Audio CD)

All 3 stories are true to the original, and very well presented. Each story has a very unique, and tasteful music throughout that stirs your imagination, which only can be possible on audio CD. I want to collect the whole series, as this provides the perfect blend of music and the masterful storytelling.

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At least I found the Fairy Tale, May 14, 2007

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This review is from: Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales: Volume One: Aladdin, Anansi, East of the Sun/West of the Moon, The Five Chinese Brothers (Audio CD)

East of the Sun and West of the Moon has always been my favorite fairy tale and I collect different versions. I was excited to find an audio version until I heard it. The music is very distracting and makes listening to the words difficult. There is nothing wrong with just reading a story. The human voice is melodic enough that you don't need to add all that other stuff. It changes the whole mood of the story and I really didn't like it.

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