Yexian
Alyssa Curtayne
First recorded in China in the ninth century, Yexian is considered by some to be the earliest version of the familiar Cinderella tale in the world.
In this mini-book, you will find the history and background of this charming story as well as a new retelling. This is the first in a series of little-known fairy tales and their histories with summaries, rewrites, and history published for storytellers, researchers, and fairy tale enthusiasts alike.
Duration - 48m.
Author - Alyssa Curtayne.
Narrator - Alyssa Curtayne.
Published Date - Tuesday, 02 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2023 Alyssa Curtayne ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Alyssa Curtayne
Little Known Fairy Tales
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Description:
First recorded in China in the ninth century, Yexian is considered by some to be the earliest version of the familiar Cinderella tale in the world. In this mini-book, you will find the history and background of this charming story as well as a new retelling. This is the first in a series of little-known fairy tales and their histories with summaries, rewrites, and history published for storytellers, researchers, and fairy tale enthusiasts alike. Duration - 48m. Author - Alyssa Curtayne. Narrator - Alyssa Curtayne. Published Date - Tuesday, 02 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 Alyssa Curtayne ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:18
Introduction
Duration:00:01:11
Yexian retold
Duration:00:11:20
Story history
Duration:00:04:13
Timeline
Duration:00:01:24
Translations
Duration:00:05:42
Symbolism and motifs
Duration:00:04:24
The Lost Shoe
Duration:00:14:38
Poem
Duration:00:00:49
Final thoughts
Duration:00:02:02
Bibliography
Duration:00:01:38
Author biography
Duration:00:00:25
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:34