 First edition | |
| Author | Arthur Bowie Chrisman |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Else Hasselriis [1] |
| Genre | Children's short story collection |
| Publisher | E. P. Dutton |
Publication date | 1925 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 252 |
| OCLC | 299415 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C45 Sh [1] |
Shen of the Sea is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Bowie Chrisman. It was first published by Dutton in 1925, illustrated with more than 50 silhouettes by Else Hasselriis. [1] Chrisman won the 1926 Newbery Medal for the work, recognizing the previous year's "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children".
Contents
The original title page shows subtitle A Book for Children [1] and one early dustjacket shows Chinese Stories for Children. Both subtitles have been used for later editions. [2]
Chrisman's 16 original stories are written in the style of humorous Chinese folk tales. The title story tells of a king who tries to match wits with the demons of the water in order to save his city from a flood. Other tales relate the origin of chopsticks, and an instance when mud pies are revealed to be the origin of fine China.
