First recorded in China in the ninth century, Yexian is considered by some to be the earliest version of the familiar Cinderella tale in the world. In this mini-book, you will find the history and background of this charming story as well as a new retelling. This is the first in a series of little-known fairy tales and their histories with summaries, rewrites, and history published for storytellers, researchers, and fairy tale enthusiasts alike.