Publisher's Synopsis
Manneken Pis 撒尿小童 -Legendary Stories Collection 中外英雄故事选集 Bilingual Chinese and Foreign Cultural Reading Series for IB, IGCSE & AP Chinese, HSK Intermediate to Advanced Learners 双语中外文化阅读丛书 #07
In the tapestry of human existence, woven through time and tradition, are threads of stories that transcend the boundaries of reality. These are tales that echo through the corridors of history, myths that dance on the edges of imagination, and legends that defy the grasp of time itself. As we embark on this journey through the realms of legendary stories, we find ourselves at the crossroads of myth and reality, where the extraordinary meets the ordinary. This collection is a celebration of the human spirit's boundless capacity for storytelling, an exploration of the narratives that have been passed down through generations. Here, the pages breathe with the whispers of heroes, gods, and mythical creatures, inviting readers to lose themselves in the enchanting landscapes of folklore and fable. From the ancient epics that have shaped civilizations to the folklore that colors the tapestry of diverse cultures, each story is a testament to the universal power of narrative. These legends are not merely tales of the past; they are living entities that continue to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. As we delve into the rich tapestry of these legendary stories, let us remember that, in the realm of myths, truth often wears the cloak of metaphor, and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. It is in these blurred lines that the essence of human experience finds its expression. May this collection be a vessel that carries you across oceans of time, introducing you to characters whose names have become synonymous with courage, wisdom, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. Through the corridors of these tales, may you find moments of reflection, inspiration, and perhaps, a touch of the extraordinary within the ordinary. So, dear reader, embark with us on this odyssey into the heart of legendary narratives, where the echoes of the past reverberate in the present, and the ageless stories continue to cast their spell on the human soul. Bon voyage into the realms of legend. 前言 在人类存在的织锦之中，贯穿时间和传统的是一系列超越现实边界的故事线。这些是穿越历史长廊的传说，围绕着想象边缘起舞的神话，以及无法被时间束缚的传奇。当我们踏上通往传奇故事领域的旅程时，我们发现自己处于神话和现实的十字路口，在那里非凡遇见平凡。 这个收藏是对人类精神无限叙事能力的庆祝，对代代相传故事叙述的探索。在这里，页面充满英雄、神祇和神话生物的耳语，邀请读者沉浸于民间传说和寓言的迷人景色中。 从塑造文明的古老史诗到给多元文化的织锦涂上色彩的民间传说，每个故事都是叙述的普遍力量的证明。这些传说不仅仅是过去的故事；它们是持续塑造我们对世界和自己理解的活体，是生命力不息的实体。 当我们深入这些传奇故事的丰富图景时，让我们记住，在神话的领域里，真相常常披着隐喻的外衣，现实与幻想之间的边界模糊。正是在这些模糊的线条之中，人类经验的本质得以表达。 愿这个收藏成为一个携带你穿越时间海洋的器皿，向你介绍那些名字已经与勇气、智慧以及光明与黑暗之间永恒斗争等同的角色。通过这些故事的走廊，愿你找到反思、灵感的时刻，也许，还有一点点在寻常中的非凡。 那么，亲爱的读者，请与我们一同踏上这场进入传奇叙事之心的奥德赛，在那里过去的回音在现在回响，永恒的故事仍在人类灵魂上施放其魔法。 祝你在传奇的领域
