Three-Word and Two-Phrase Selections

Author: (Ming) Feng Menglong / (Ming) Ling Mengchu / Adapted by Wen Yan et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: "San Yan" refers to the collective title of "Yushi Mingyan," "Jingshi Tongyan," and "Xingshi Hengyan," which is a renowned collection of vernacular short stories in Chinese literary history. These works cover a wide range of themes and complex content, extensively depicting the social life of the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. Among them, the outstanding pieces, whether in terms of ideological content or artistic technique, have reached a high level. "Er Pai" is the abbreviation for "Chu Ke Pai'an Jingqi" and "Er Ke Pai'an Jingqi," another famous collection of vernacular short stories that followed "San Yan." It was compiled by the author based on "tales of ancient and modern renown," but in reality, it reflects the social life of the time, particularly the life of the urban populace.