A Taste of Earth is the retelling of twelve traditional stories. It provides an introduction to the rich mythology of Vietnamese culture.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Vietnamese
Original Language: Vietnamese
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Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese monk, a renowned Zen master, a poet, and a peace activist. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1967, and is the author of many books, including the best-selling The Miracle of Mindfulness.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Lyrical! Beautifully written.,
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This review is from: A Taste of Earth: And Other Legends of Vietnam (Paperback)
These are the first myths from Vietnam I've ever read, so I can't compare the tales to the standard. The stories range from creation myths to tales of wars and food/custom myths. The writing is clear and lyrical. I was captivated, and enjoyed a break from the more familiar Greek myths and French fairy tales I know. This book is also beautifully illustrated. Highly recommended if you are into comparative mythology or just enjoy a well told story.
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Fantastic book giving insight into Vietnamese culture,
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This review is from: A Taste of Earth: And Other Legends of Vietnam (Paperback)
This is a must read for those growing up in the shadow of the Vietnam war. The majoriy of american society only knows the negatives of Vietnamese people: the war that was a failure, the people whom didn't appreciate that our soldiers died for them, those poor people who have nothing and need our pitty, those people who come to America, form gangs, and live off of our government. These are the views of Vietnam. 'A Taste of Earth' makes the people of Vietnam people first with culture, beliefs, joys, sorrow--and most importantly, looks at Vietnamese people in a postive light! Also, interestingly, many of the stories have a similarity to Native American myths and legends--coincidence
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Long ago, when earth and sky were still covered in darkness, a great bird with wings like curtains of night came to rest on the cold earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dragon emperor, sky cakes, golden crow, earth cakes, sea palace, sea princess, magic bow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Son Vuong, Dong Tu, King Hung, Dragon Prince, Van Lang, Kim Quy, Tien Dung, Thuy Vuong, King An Duong, Magic Warrior, Thanh Chau, Trong Thuy, Lac Dragon, Phong Chau, Princess Sita, Emperor Chu, New Year, Eastern Sea, River Messenger, Phu Dong, Phong Khe, Hac Trang, King Thuc, Viet Thuong New!
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Long ago, when earth and sky were still covered in darkness, a great bird with wings like curtains of night came to rest on the cold earth. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dragon emperor, sky cakes, golden crow, earth cakes, sea palace, sea princess, magic bow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Son Vuong, Dong Tu, King Hung, Dragon Prince, Van Lang, Kim Quy, Tien Dung, Thuy Vuong, King An Duong, Magic Warrior, Thanh Chau, Trong Thuy, Lac Dragon, Phong Chau, Princess Sita, Emperor Chu, New Year, Eastern Sea, River Messenger, Phu Dong, Phong Khe, Hac Trang, King Thuc, Viet Thuong New!
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- The Moon Bamboo by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Old Path White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- Myth and Knowing: An Introduction to World Mythology by Scott A. Leonard on 4 pages
- Hermitage Among the Clouds: An Historical Novel of Fourteenth Century Vietnam (Thich Nhat Hanh) by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Travel With Children (Lonely Planet) by Cathy Lanigan on page 150
- The Stone Boy and Other Stories by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter
- Breathe! You Are Alive: Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing by Thich Nhat Hanh in Front Matter
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