By Vibeke Boerdahl
The quantity derived from this assembly comprises an introductory article written by means of John Miles Foley entitled 'A Comparative View on Oral Traditions'. Thereafter, a variety of issues with regards to chinese language oral literature is roofed less than the headings: 'Historical Lines', 'A Spectrium of Genres', 'Studies of Yangzhou and Suzhou tale- telling' and 'Performances of Yangzhou Storytelling'.
However, the current quantity does greater than comprise papers derived from the assembly. it's also lavishly illustrated in be aware and imagine from performances by way of the guest-storytellers. In so doing, the area of chinese language tale telling isn't just defined and analysed - it's also delivered to life.
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