{"product_id":"an-anthology-of-ancient-chinese-prose-chinese-english-edition-63-essays-from-the-jin-yuan-ming-qing-dynasties","title":"An Anthology of Ancient Chinese Prose (Chinese-English Edition): 63 Essays from the Jin, Yuan, Ming \u0026 Qing Dynasties","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/a763107501a611adf5990b38567de99dd8e8d6cfceec99850d2ea65230fdd4d6.jpg?v=1793434006\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDive into the Timeless Beauty of Chinese Literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy This Bilingual Edition Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📜 A Curated Collection of Masterpieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSpanning the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, this anthology brings together over 60 representative works. From the sharp social satire of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Orange Seller’s Words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(《卖柑者言》) to the serene nostalgia of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eViewing Snow at the Mid-Lake Pavilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(《湖心亭看雪》), and the vivid storytelling of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eVentriloquism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(《口技》), each piece offers a glimpse into the soul of ancient Chinese thought and aesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/search.megbook.com.hk\/mall\/detail.jsp?proID=3281717#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9\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=\"\"\u003e🔤 Authentic Bilingual Parallel Text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe original classical Chinese is presented alongside a refined English translation by Zhou Xiangqin and Zheng Susu, both graduates of Peking University’s Western Languages and Literature Department\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opac.muc.edu.cn\/opac\/show_format_marc.php?marc_no=54350534046552650360013d5032503500385034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. This parallel format allows you to appreciate the rhythm of the original text while relying on the English translation to fully grasp cultural nuances and historical context—invaluable for both Chinese language learners and English readers exploring Eastern literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📚 Rich Themes for Every Mood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhether you are drawn to philosophical arguments, lyrical descriptions of nature, or witty tales of human nature, this collection has it all. It is designed not just as a textbook, but as a book to be read for pleasure, offering a quiet escape into the refined world of ancient Chinese literati.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/2d7dbc42bde683e32f7b21bf256adc9d4f4b8568cf32335a63be3f4361bc9d49.jpg?v=1793434011\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462428352846,"sku":"978-7-5085-4026-9-1499968-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":32.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/3b510d5060d2633b79c20b3fd8df7cee4edde2ec93773d3cf19a6003f0c65b1b.jpg?v=1793417074","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/an-anthology-of-ancient-chinese-prose-chinese-english-edition-63-essays-from-the-jin-yuan-ming-qing-dynasties","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}