中国神话传说 (Chinese Myths & Legend)

《中国神话传说》将散见于各种中国古代典籍中的资料加以整合，把情节相关的神话传说安排在适合的位置，形成一个符合一般神话叙事秩序的体系，方便读者从整体上把握中国丰富的神话传说。《中国神话传说》在爬梳史料、整合故事、搭建架构等方面颇见功力和用心。在某些章节，还将西方神话(尤其是希腊神话)与中国神话传说加以对照解说。《中国神话传说》内容丰富，文笔流畅，读来令人愉悦，能使读者感受到中国神话传说的艺术魅力，并帮助读者更深入地了解中国传统文化精神。作者认为，中国古代神话传说主要是以华夏族神话传说为中心，吸收了部分东夷、苗蛮的神话传说而逐步形成的。（The author believes that ancient Chinese myths and legends were gradually formed on the basis of those of the Huaxia (Han) and by absorbing from the Dongyi(ancient eastern tribes) and the Miaoman (ancient Southern tribes). The author sorted materials from various ancient Chinese books and records, and arranged the myths in order to aid readers' appreciation of the materials. In some chapters, he compares Chinese myths with western ones (especially the Greek). Full of fascinating material sand lucidly written, this book enables readers to enjoy the charm of Chinese myths and legends as well understand the spirit of traditional Chinese culture. In addition to the main Chinese traditions, the author includes reference to less well-known but equally fascinating stories.）