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  • Anthology of Classic Short Stories. Vol. 2 (Animals)

    Kashtanka by Anton Chekhov, Sredni Vashtar by Saki, Kholstomer, The Story of a Horse by Leo Tolstoy, Jackals and Arabs by Franz Kafka, A Dark-Brown Dog by Stephen Crane and others

    de Saki, Leo Tolstoy, Stephen Crane, Anton Chekhov, Rudyard Kipling, Edgar Allan Poe, Katherine Mansfield, Pu Songlbying, Franz Kafka ...
    Traducido por Herbert A. Giles, Ian Johnston, Constance Garnett, Louise And Aylmer Maude ...
    In these selections, an animal plays an important role in the action or plot of the story. The animals in these stories are real or are stand-ins for humans.Contents:Sredni Vashtar by Saki (H. H. Munro)Kholstomer, The Story of a Horse by Leo TolstoyA Dark-Brown Dog by Stephen CraneKashtanka by Anton ChekhovThe Cat That Walked By Himself by Rudyard KiplingThe Black Cat by Edgar Allan PoeThe Fly by ... Leer más

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    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

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  • Religions of Ancient China

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    In "Religions of Ancient China," Giles explores various aspects of religious life in ancient China, including:Ancestral Worship: The book discusses the importance of ancestral worship in ancient Chinese society, where reverence for ancestors played a significant role in family and community life.State Religion: Giles delves into the state rituals and religious practices conducted by the rulers and ... Leer más

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  • China and the Manchus

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    China and the Manchus by Herbert A. Giles was first published as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. The volume presents a historical account of the Manchu people and the Qing Dynasty. ... Leer más

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  • Religions of Ancient China

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    Chapters include: The Ancient Faith; Confucianism; Taoism; Materialism; And, Buddhism And Other Religions. ... Leer más

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  • The Civilization of China

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    The aim of this work is to suggest a rough outline of Chinese civilization from the earliest times down to the present period of rapid and startling transition.It has been written, primarily, for readers who know little or nothing of China, in the hope that it may succeed in alluring them to a wider and more methodical survey. ... Leer más

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  • Religions of Ancient China

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    Early Chinese writers tell us that Fu Hsi, B.C. 2953-2838, was the first Emperor to organize sacrifices to, and worship of, spirits. In this he was followed by the Yellow Emperor, B.C. 2698-2598, who built a temple for the worship of God, in which incense was used, and first sacrificed to the Mountains and Rivers. ... Leer más

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  • Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio

    The classic collection of eerie and fantastic Chinese stories of the supernatural

    de Pu Songling ...
    Traducido por Herbert A. Giles ...
    Long considered a masterpiece of the eerie and fantastic, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of supernatural-themed tales compiled from ancient Chinese folk stories by Songling Pu in the eighteenth century.These tales of ghosts, magic, vampirism, and other things bizarre and fantastic are an excellent Chinese companion to Lafcadio Hearn's well-known collections of Japanese ghost ... Leer más

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  • Religions Of Ancient China

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    Religions of ancient China provides a detailed exploration of the spiritual and philosophical traditions that shaped early Chinese civilization. The book begins by examining foundational monotheistic beliefs, highlighting reverence for a singular divine presence and the natural world, which inspired practices such as sacrifices and ancestral veneration. It then traces the emergence of Confucianism ... Leer más

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  • Chinese Sketches

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    Chinese sketches presents an exploration of cultural observations shaped by years spent within a society often misrepresented by outside perspectives. Drawing from portions of the text, the summary highlights how the work challenges simplified foreign assumptions by offering a more balanced understanding of customs, daily practices, and social structures. Central ideas emphasize how rituals ... Leer más

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  • The Civilization Of China

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    The civilization of China offers an expansive introduction to the development of a vast society shaped by varied landscapes, longstanding traditions, and evolving systems of governance and culture. The opening focuses on the regions commonly known as the Eighteen Provinces, using their contrasting climates and terrains to show how geography influences daily life, agricultural patterns, and local ... Leer más

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  • China And The Manchus

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    China and the Manchus presents a concise historical study of the rise of the Manchu people and their eventual transformation into a ruling power that reshaped China. The narrative traces their development from early tribal communities into a force capable of challenging and overturning established dynasties, emphasizing how shifting alliances, territorial struggles, and expanding influence ... Leer más

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  • Confucianism and Its Rivals

    de Herbert A. Giles ...
    "Confucianism and Its Rivals" by Herbert A. Giles offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of Chinese religions, spanning the dominance of Confucianism and Taoism to the historical role of Northern Buddhism. As China's state religion, Confucianism evolved, shedding metaphysical aspects to become the dominant spiritual force until the 20th century. Giles, a seasoned British diplomat ... Leer más

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