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Translated by J. Alison James.
Illustrated by
Jian Jiang Chen.
When the Lord of the Cranes disguises himself as a beggar to test people's kindness he finds only one man, an innkeeper, who will offer him food. In gratitude, he brings to life a painting of three dancing cranes, thus ensuring the inn's fame and prosperity. A note about the symbolism of the crane in Chinese tradition would have enhanced the book, whose vivid paintings contain authentic details.