Novel of Surprising Events

Author: Ling Mengchu (Ming)
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book, together with Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, is collectively known as "The Two Pitches." In the late Ming Dynasty, the feudal empire was already in decline, while commodity production was becoming increasingly developed. Most of the stories in "The Two Pitches" reflect the emphasis on commerce. Additionally, there are numerous love and marriage stories between men and women, which reflect the moral views on marriage among the urban middle class who sought autonomy and freedom. "The Two Pitches" marks the transition of vernacular fiction in China from folk creation to literary creation. This book is based on the complete edition of the Ming Shangyou Tang publication, with careful punctuation and paragraphing by the author, with no words omitted, aiming to provide readers with a convenient, affordable, and complete edition for appreciation and research.