Harmony

"For over two thousand years, the Chinese have used short sayings known as chengyu to sum up practical wisdom and ethical priniciples ... Gathered in this volume are twenty-four of the most popular chengyu and the stories based on them ..."--Back cover of book. "For readers curious about the cultural context of the tales, the book includes a brief overview of Chinese religious traditions as well as background notes on each story, a map, and chronology."--Eastern Washington University Press.