Myths & Legends retells the stories central to every culture that have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. Coverage extends from the well-known tales of the Ancient Greeks, which hold the key to the origin of such phrases as "Achille's heel," to the lesser-known, but richly colorful, myths of the Americas and the East. Topic spreads explore c...(展开全部)

These folk-tales come from Beijing Legends, compiled by Jin Shousen, a member of the Manchu gentry who lived in Beijing for many years. Based on the tales told by many generations of Beijing story-tellers, they were first published by the People's Publishing House in 1957. Revised edition, with illustrations.

These folk-tales come from Beijing Legends, compiled by Jin Shousen, a member of the Manchu gentry who lived in Beijing for many years. Based on the tales told by many generations of Beijing story-tellers, they were first published by the People's Publishing House in 1957. Revised edition, with illustrations.

Myths & Legends retells the stories central to every culture that have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. Coverage extends from the well-known tales of the Ancient Greeks, which hold the key to the origin of such phrases as "Achille's heel," to the lesser-known, but richly colorful, myths of the Americas and the East. Topic spreads explore c...(展开全部)

「當我和你聯手走進時空大門時，這個景象將會出現在我眼前。以我的信仰為武器，結合超乎常人的信心──我將和你一起，把黑暗永遠從這個世界上驅離！」 回應雷斯林的要求，神眷之女克麗珊娜如此回答了。 回到大災變即將發生的年代，卡拉蒙、克麗珊娜以及泰索何夫，與雷斯林會合在伊斯塔國。由衷相信雷斯林、總是無怨無悔地追隨在側的克麗珊娜，透過對帕拉丁虔誠的信仰，她篤信自己一切行為將可以帶來光明世界。而無法說服雷斯林停止他恐怖的計畫、也無法痛下決心殺了親弟弟的卡拉蒙，眼見克麗珊娜對雷斯林近乎盲目的跟從態度，他陷入孤軍奮戰的局面。但危機仍不留情地湧來，大災變緊接著發生了。面對屍橫遍野、戰局四起的慘烈景狀，卡拉蒙們除了原本的目標，還有更大的生存危機──矮人戰役。然而，這一切卻都像是雷斯林已經佈置好的精密陷阱。 被巨大的命運齒輪推動著，逐步驅向未知戰場的雷斯林、卡拉蒙...(展开全部)

「當我和你聯手走進時空大門時，這個景象將會出現在我眼前。以我的信仰為武器，結合超乎常人的信心──我將和你一起，把黑暗永遠從這個世界上驅離！」 回應雷斯林的要求，神眷之女克麗珊娜如此回答了。 回到大災變即將發生的年代，卡拉蒙、克麗珊娜以及泰索何夫，與雷斯林會合在伊斯塔國。由衷相信雷斯林、總是無怨無悔地追隨在側的克麗珊娜，透過對帕拉丁虔誠的信仰，她篤信自己一切行為將可以帶來光明世界。而無法說服雷斯林停止他恐怖的計畫、也無法痛下決心殺了親弟弟的卡拉蒙，眼見克麗珊娜對雷斯林近乎盲目的跟從態度，他陷入孤軍奮戰的局面。但危機仍不留情地湧來，大災變緊接著發生了。面對屍橫遍野、戰局四起的慘烈景狀，卡拉蒙們除了原本的目標，還有更大的生存危機──矮人戰役。然而，這一切卻都像是雷斯林已經佈置好的精密陷阱。 被巨大的命運齒輪推動著，逐步驅向未知戰場的雷斯林、卡拉蒙...(展开全部)

In 1910, when Kunio Yanagita (1875-1962) wrote and published The Legends of Tono in Japanese, he had no idea that 100 years later, his book would become a Japanese literary and folklore classic. Yanagita is best remembered as the founder of Japanese folklore studies, and Ronald Morse transcends time to bring the reader a marvelous guide to Tono, Yanagita, and his enthralling ta...(展开全部)

吉姆•哈里森（1937—2016），美国诗人、小说家和影视剧本作家，素有“中篇小说大师”之称。哈里森受家庭熏陶，酷爱阅读，最初以诗歌创作开始其文学生涯，视创作为生命的召唤，一生笔耕不辍，是一名多才多艺的多产作家。他的中篇小说多以三部曲形式结集出版，包括《秋日传奇》、《被萤火虫照亮的妇女》、《朱莉普》、《上帝忘记创造的野兽》、《他未死的那年夏天》、《农民的女儿》和《远古游吟诗人》。其主要作品都以他熟悉的北部半岛、蒙大拿州或亚利桑那州的乡村为背景，与福克纳有许多相似之处。 他酷爱垂钓、打猎等户外活动，喜爱饮酒和美食，作品中又常现“硬汉”形象，因此被誉为“当代海明威”。他的作品已经被译为二十多种语言，深受读者喜爱，尤其是法国等欧洲国家的读者更是对他的作品情有独钟，认为它们更真实地反映了美国社会生活和文明冲突。

The acclaimed author of A Good Day to Die and Warlock has written a screenplay to be directed by Edward Zwick, starring Anthony Hopkins, Brad Pitt, and Aidan Quinn, and scheduled for release October 7th from Tristar pictures.

From the creation myths and quest sagas of ancient times to the megapopular fantasy novels of today, this quintessential anthology of epic fantasy is adventurous storytelling at its best. With rich and vibrant world building, readers are transported to antiquated realms to witness noble sacrifices and astonishing wonders. Gathering a comprehensive survey of beloved stories from...(展开全部)