Amazing Tales: First Series
Publisher:
Chinese Literature Press
Publication:
1/1998
Languages:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN/SKU:
9787507103984
Pages:
360
Sizes:
212 x 140mm
Weight:
0.5140
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The Amazing Tales by Ling Mengchu (1580-1644) - a famous writer of vernacular stories - have topped the 'best-loved' works of Chinese fiction during the last few centuries. In closely knit plots, often punctuated with surprising denouements and evocative colloquial language, these stories cover a wide range of subjects. Eighteen stories are collected here (from an original 40) and they sing the praises of fidelity of love and all-weather friendship; expose the greed of nefarious monks and nuns for sex and wealth, etc. Catch a glimpse of 17th century China ethics, customs, and social life as you enjoy these fascinating tales.
Want to learn more about social life in Classical China? We certainly have some great and serious studies about that in store, but we also have Ling Mengzhu’s 'Tales' in two volumes! Famous writer of vernacular stories during the Ming dynasty, in seventieth-century China, 'Amazing Tales' gives the reader a great and sometimes unexpected 'glimpse of the ethics, customs and social life' of that time.