Classical Chinese Literature Masterpieces - The Second Collection of Surprising Stories That Make One Clap on the Table

Author: Ling Mengchu
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Popular Editions of Chinese Classical Literature Masterpieces," a collection of fictional tales from the Ming Dynasty. Together with "Strange Stories from Shanghái by Night," it is collectively known as "The Two Pitches" and is one of the treasures of ancient Chinese short stories. The book contains 40 works with complex ideological content, reflecting to some extent the thought and values of the emerging urban class. The traditional morals it promotes also contain undeniable healthy elements. Most of the stories depict love, marriage, and sexual relationships, the thoughts and behaviors of feudal officials, and the lives of merchants. The plots emphasize reflecting real daily life, focusing on the twists and vividness of the narrative, and on creating well-rounded, lifelike characters.