About the book: year / In the distant past, when writing did not yet exist, the Chinese composed many wonderful fairy tales, which reflected the geography and climate of their homeland, plant and the animal world, the psychology of the people, their worldview, customs, everyday life. Our book will introduce you to some of these fairy tales. Among them there are tales about animals, where birds and animals act as characters along with people. The collection also includes fairy tales in which reality is closely intertwined with fiction. And finally, you will read everyday tales telling about the life and morals of the Chinese people.