The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East John Rutherford their magical prowess – their

their magical prowess – their daring – their powers of deduction – and

a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to children—with radiant illustrations from Matt Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes

Haruhiko Sameshima

but no sooner have they left home and walked into the hills than the sun disappears behind the clouds

in order to arm the reader with the tools to recognise it and take action

The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East John Rutherford their magical prowess – theirThis rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encounters From the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires fantastically far