Saturday, June 13, 2009

Week 1---

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art29756.asp

this is a good website about the history and ballad of Fa Mulan. the Chinese ballad dates to the fifth century A.D. and has been popular throughout the centuries. it is the imaginings of Fa Mu Lan’s experiences. the story has been retold and reinterpreted by many authors for many audiences. it is popular as a children’s story because it is a tale of empowerment and gender surprise.

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