New Reading Classics Series

About this book

Folktales are a broad and imaginative form of narrative storytelling that has been passed down orally since ancient times. They are a flexible linguistic art created by working people using spoken language. Like pearls shining brightly in the river of history, and like gentle spring rain nourishing the hearts of generation after generation, folktales hold enduring value. This book selects a collection of wonderful folktales from various ethnic groups in China, including The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, The Legend of the White Snake, and The Horse-head Fiddle. These stories have曲折离奇 (twisting and fantastical) plots, rich imagination, and engaging charm. They contain a wealth of historical knowledge and profound national sentiments, helping young readers develop a love for traditional Chinese culture through reading, and thus carry forward that cultural heritage. 民间故事，是从远古时代起就在人们中间口头流传的一种题材广泛而又充满幻想的叙事体故事，是广大的劳动人民运用口头语言创作的一种灵活的语言艺术。它就像一颗颗珍珠在历史的长河中熠熠生辉，如丝丝春雨滋润着一代又一代人的心灵。本书精选了中国各民族的精彩民间故事，如牛郎织女、白蛇传、马头琴等，这些故事情节曲折离奇、想象丰富、趣味盎然，包含着丰富的历史知识和深厚的民族情感，有益于让小读者们在阅读时爱上中华传统文化，从而将中华传统文化传承下去。