Books by Wolfram Eberhard

This book, first published in 1937, collects together traditional Chinese fairy tales, taken down word for word as they were related to the author by one of Chinäs foremost scholars.

First published in 1950, this re-issues the fourth edition of 1977. This is a social history of China, presenting the main lines of development of the Chinese social structure from the earliest times to the present day.

A guide describing more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature, customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely.