Mulan

This book, adapted from "The Ballad of Mulan," tells the story of Hua Mulan, who disguised herself as a man to join the army in her father's place. After achieving success on the battlefield, she resolutely gave up her high position and wealth to return home. The illustrations, reminiscent of a cinematic film, alternately depict grand battle scenes and heartwarming moments, vividly recreate Hua Mulan's bravery and tenderness, telling the inspiring story of a young woman's journey of self-identification, self-realization, and self-transcendence. It also captures the Chinese nation's tenacious spirit, loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness, and expresses the Chinese people's yearning for a peaceful and beautiful life free from war.
In this book, Cai Gao uses the rich, heavy texture of gouache to convey a powerful vitality, employs dark tones to convey the atmosphere of war, and employs ingenious composition to convey diverse pictorial content. Two large pull-out illustrations fully capture Hua Mulan's heroic pursuit of the enemy and the profound devastation wrought by war. These illustrations significantly enhance and enrich the plot of the original poem, helping children gain a deeper understanding of "The Ballad of Mulan."

2021-04-01

湖南少年儿童出版社

9787556256396