Collection of Chinese Couplets Stories (Complete Four Volumes)

Author: Ba Cheng
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features:
Couplets are a unique literary and artistic form in China, encompassing knowledge from various fields such as politics, military, history, astronomy, geography, literature, art, style, folk customs, medicine, and agriculture. This book compiles a vast collection of ancient and modern couplet stories, featuring over 2,000 anecdotes, making it the largest and most comprehensive of its kind. It particularly emphasizes the "unusual," "wonderful," and "interesting" aspects. The book is divided into 12 sections: Satirical, Playful, Game, Humorous, Occupational, Advisory, Spring Festival Couplets, Marriage and Birthday Couplets, Eulogy Couplets, Scenic Spots, and Comprehensive. The text is concise, easy to read, and well-organized, avoiding clutter while catering to both refined and popular tastes. It is suitable for readers with a junior high school education or higher, offering collectible value and making it an excellent gift choice.