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title: "Mulan: Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend, With Related Texts"
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# 5 distinct Mulan versions Detailed annotations & glossary Centuries of cultural evolution Mulan: Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend, With Related Texts

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the many faces of Mulan — where legend meets legacy!

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- **What is this?** Mulan: Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend, With Related Texts
- **How much does it cost?** S$39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Authentic & Accessible:** Lively translations make this classic legend approachable without losing its rich cultural essence.
- • **Cultural & Historical Depth:** Dive into centuries of Chinese history and evolving social attitudes through expertly curated texts.
- • **Scholarly Enhancements Included:** Benefit from comprehensive annotations, a glossary, and bibliography designed for both students and enthusiasts.
- • **Collector’s Choice in Good Condition:** A used book in good condition—perfect for your curated library of Asian history and folklore.
- • **Timeless Legend, Multiple Perspectives:** Explore 5 unique retellings of the iconic Mulan story, each reflecting different eras and cultural shifts.

## Overview

This volume presents five distinct versions of the classic Chinese legend of Mulan, including the earliest recorded tale and the 1939 film screenplay. Enhanced with scholarly annotations, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography, it offers deep cultural insights and historical context, making it an essential read for students, scholars, and fans of Chinese folklore.

## Description

The legend of Mulan the daughter who disguises herself as a man, dons her father's armor, and heads off to war in his place remains one of the most popular Chinese folktales despite (or because of) its lack of supernatural demonstrations or interventions.This volume offers lively translations of the earliest recorded version of the legend and several later iterations of the tale (including the screenplay of the hugely successful 1939 Chinese film Mulan Joins the Army), illustrating the many ways that reinterpretations of this basic story reflect centuries of changes in Chinese cultural, political, and sexual attitudes.An Introduction traces the evolution of the Mulan legend and its significance in the history of Chinese popular culture. Annotation explaining terms and references unfamiliar to Western readers, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this volume for both scholars and students.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #800,493 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #340 in Asian History (Books) #2,180 in Literature #6,576 in Folklore (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 115 Reviews |

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