Chinese Philosophical Fables - (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Yan Beiming
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Fables are a feast to share life wisdom with friends; fables are a clear mirror, reflecting the myriad forms of human life. Fables are rational poetry, truth in disguise! This book selects 330 philosophical fable stories from the fables of Chinese history. Most of the original texts of these fables are archaic and profound, with deep meanings, and are all translated into colloquial language in the book, accompanied by "Modern Interpretation." The aim is to highlight their philosophical or thought-provoking aspects, inspiring modern life. The fables of Chinese history are a brilliant treasure of traditional Chinese culture. These fables blend philosophy, literature, and art, containing profound wisdom and valuable life experiences, inspiring people's intellect through their ideological and artistic qualities. For thousands of years, they have been widely circulated among the masses and have influenced political and social life. With the passage of time, the authors and their eras that created these fable stories have passed away, but these philosophical fable stories themselves still shine brightly, possess strong vitality, and have become the common wealth of humanity across all eras. This book selects 330 philosophical fable stories from the fables of Chinese history. Most of the original texts of these fables are archaic and profound, and we have translated them into colloquial language, accompanied by "Modern Interpretation." To highlight the themes and enhance the momentum of the stories, some translations have been slightly expanded, modified, or embellished based on the spirit of the original texts, resulting in minor differences in details but maintaining a consistent style. The "Modern Interpretation" aims to point out certain philosophical or profound aspects. This book includes many Chinese philosophical fables, such as "The Stableman's Wife," "Cooking Fish," "Exchanging a Sheep for a Cow," "Laughing at the Man Who Took Fifty Steps When He Took a Hundred," and others.