Legends of Vietnam: An Analysis and Retelling of 88 Tales - Paperback
Legends of Vietnam: An Analysis and Retelling of 88 Tales - Paperback
About this item
by Nghia M. Vo (Author)
Legends are a mirror of the culture that creates them, a revealing lens through which to observe society, religion, history, and traditions. This volume explores Vietnamese legends from 1321 to today--tales of gods, spirits, ghosts, giants, extraordinary individuals, heroes, common people, and animals. It explains the mores, thought processes, and religions that formed the genesis of Vietnamese legends, traces the development of legends through time and space, and highlights the historical and social differences between northern and southern legends. Over time, this work shows, Vietnamese legends have evolved from a 14th century means of government propaganda to become a form of news, entertainment, and thought for the masses.
Author Biography
Nghia M. Vo, a Vietnamese-American, has written multiple books on Vietnamese culture. He helped found the nonprofit Saigon Arts, Culture & Education Institute and works to document Vietnamese-American culture through conferences, publications and a website.
Curated additions for your library
The Eskimos - Hardcover
The Cherokee Frontier: Conflict and Survival, 1740-62 - Paperback
Main Currents in American Thought: The Romantic Revolution in America, 1800-1860 Volume 2 - Paperback
Totkv Mocvse/New Fire: Creek Folktales - Paperback
