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Vietnamese legend of a mandarin's daughter and a fisherman:

We are all familiar with legends and fairy tales in which a princess marries a handsome prince and lives happily every after. One of the common twists in such tales is that the prince might be a commoner, but he has such bravery and love that he is able to rise above his station and win the hand of the princess. Such ideas are a strong part of the Western tradition, which is why "The Crystal Heart: A Vietnamese Legend" will stand out in the minds of readers, both young and old. As retold by Aaron Shepard... more info

a heart touching story:

Being a beautiful daughter of a wealthy mandarin, My Nuong had always been staying in her great house with the servants and surrounded herself with richness. But, she was very unhappy for she often felt lonely and had no friend to share her feeling with. One day, she heard a lovely piece of music which come from a bamboo flute of a fisherman name Truong Chi from the nearby sea. The music was so mesmerizing that it has capture her heart immidiately. She never felt anything like this and she has began... more info