French translation of Ming and Qing dynasty love novels

Author: Dong Chun et al. translated
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Publishing Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Ancient Chinese novels have a long history and are rich in variety, reaching their peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Ming and Qing novels are renowned for their subtle and intricate plots, vivid and delicate descriptions, as well as the love, hatred, and emotions of the characters, attracting a wide readership and becoming an indispensable part of the cultural treasures of ancient China. The articles in this book are selected from several widely circulated classical Chinese short story collections from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including Feng Menglong's Record of Love () from the Ming Dynasty, Wang Tao's Record of Snowy Seclusion () from the Qing Dynasty, and Changbai Haogezi's Strange Tales from the Glow Window (). The main translator, Ms. Dong Chun, has long been engaged in literary translation. In 1991, she was hired by the Europe Times in Paris to found the French cultural magazine Silk Road and served as its chief writer. Currently, she is an editor at the Europe Times and a special commentator for France International Television.