In the Realm of the Gods: Lands, Myths, and Legends of China
In her eloquent retelling of this evocative selection of Chinese myths and legends, Victoria Cass transports us into a marvelous, disturbing, and often magical realm.... In The Realm of the Gods is a splendid first venture into the vast world of Chinese myth and legend, and Victoria Cass s excellent introduction, bibliography, and mini-biographies of the seventeen specialist photographers whose work illustrates the book add to its appeal. --Peter Skinner, ForeWord MagazineCass brings China's mythic landscape to life. These stories draw the reader into a dimension that hovers over a magical landscape where ordinary mortals confront extraordinary powers. This is a journey into the psyche of eternal China. --Christine Mathieu, co author of Leaving Mother Lake: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World