Chinese-English Contrastive Nostalgic Classics

Author: Xiong Ruopan / Liang Lianfa (editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This song collection is presented in a Chinese-English bilingual format, featuring 103 classic songs from both Chinese and foreign masterpieces. These songs were household names during that era (1930s to 1960s) and possess strong artistic appeal as well as easy-to-sing and learn characteristics. They remain popular among many middle-aged and elderly Chinese, including overseas Chinese, to this day. The bilingual format of this song collection also serves as an auxiliary teaching material for Chinese learners of English. Additionally, the authors provide concise introductions to the creation, dissemination, and evolution of each song. The book includes over 100 outstanding Chinese and foreign songs in a bilingual format, each accompanied by separate Chinese and English introductions. Marginal notes on the pages also feature multiple famous quotes in Chinese-English bilingual form.