{"product_id":"amazing-tales-english-edition-40-ming-dynasty-stories-of-merchants-lovers-clever-judges","title":"Amazing Tales (English Edition): 40 Ming Dynasty Stories of Merchants, Lovers \u0026 Clever Judges","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/1f06094d15576f00ffe7f5e13d9ebb12e47ac8cbf9b828db9bbb7927c01a53b4.jpg?v=1793432718\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAmazing Tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(英译名) presents a carefully selected adaptation of Ling Mengchu's classic work,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSlapping the Table in Amazement I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(初刻拍案惊奇). Originally published in the 17th century, this book is a landmark of Chinese vernacular fiction, and together with its sequel, forms the celebrated \"Er Pai\" collection – a must-read alongside the \"San Yan\" trilogy for any lover of world literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/chinese-classics-amazing-tales-p-26084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/2fwww.got1shop.com\/goods.php?id=1736741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Window into Ancient China:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese 40 stories provide an immersive look into the lives, customs, and values of people from all walks of life during the Ming Dynasty. From merchants and scholars to warriors and monks, each tale paints a rich picture of a bygone era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/chinese-classics-amazing-tales-p-26084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chinesebook.uk\/book-9787508535234-297685.html?manufacturer_id=292\u0026amp;page=76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThemes That Resonate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe collection is far from just historical fiction. It tackles universal and timeless themes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSocial Justice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany stories critique the social evils and corrupt practices of the time, delivering powerful moral lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.queshu.com\/book\/40402905\/trends#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLove and Equality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou'll find stories that champion the concept of equality between men and women, challenging traditional norms of the era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/chinese-classics-amazing-tales-p-26084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCommercial Spirit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUniquely for its time, the book positively portrays the commercial activities and the pursuit of wealth by the rising merchant class, offering a fascinating glimpse into early economic life in China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purpleculture.net\/chinese-classics-amazing-tales-p-26084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chinesebook.uk\/book-9787508535234-297685.html?manufacturer_id=292\u0026amp;page=76\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEngaging and Accessible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe language of these stories is natural, simple, and lively, making them a pleasure to read. This English edition, skillfully retold by the famous translator Wang Guozhen, ensures the narrative's charm is preserved for an international audience\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/69fb228bbc10e9baeb249d3aeb53e64d7b0d6c7e2e4d9b6862ba8978076e9b51.jpg?v=1793432723\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/dd9c98cf6a8ffd737ae9a5b165b22fbfd80a2e096eac1b7bc7037c6f7b0d75e0.jpg?v=1793432726\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462444540238,"sku":"978-7-5085-3523-4-1277288-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/d40e9cb5d4854102b48a1edab625e48251202041afe0d8cdf8c15aa642ace94c.jpg?v=1793417206","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/amazing-tales-english-edition-40-ming-dynasty-stories-of-merchants-lovers-clever-judges","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}