Chinese Philosophical Fables (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Yan Beiming, Yan Jie
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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 Chinese 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 splendid 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 intellectual 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 all generations of humanity. 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 we have all translated them into colloquial Chinese, accompanied by "Modern Interpretation." To highlight the theme and enhance the momentum of the stories, some translations have been slightly modified and embellished based on the spirit of the original texts, with minor deviations in details but striving for consistency in style. The "Modern Interpretation" aims to point out certain philosophical or profound aspects. This book includes many Chinese philosophical fables, such as: The Wife of the Stableman, Boiling Fish, Trading a Sheep for a Cow, and Laughing at Fifty Steps while a Hundred Steps Are Taken.