• Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice
  • Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice
  • Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice
  • Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice
  • Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice
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Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice

Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World (English Edition): 30+ Ming Dynasty Tales of Love & Justice

From “Jiang Xingge Reencounters His Pearl Shirt” and “Yang Jiao‘ai Lays Down His Life for Friendship” to “Jin Yunu Beats the Heartless Man” — Classic Tales Retold for English Readers
This book collects 30+ short stories from Ming dynasty China, retold in clear English for readers who want the stories without the full classical text. You meet Jiang Xingge, whose wife‘s secret is revealed by a pearl shirt; Yang Jiao’ai, who gives his life for a friend; Jin Yunu, who takes revenge on the man who betrayed her; and many others—merchants, scholars, courtesans, and judges—whose lives are changed by love, money, or a single rash decision. Written for ordinary readers in the 1620s, they still move quickly today. If you want to read the kind of stories Chinese people have enjoyed for four hundred years—rather than study an academic history of Ming fiction or read a full scholarly translation—this is it.
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Immerse Yourself in the World of Ming Dynasty China

This exquisite hardcover edition, Instruction Stories to Enlighten the World, is an essential addition to any library interested in world literature. It is the first part of the legendary "San Yan" (三言) trilogy, a landmark collection of vernacular Chinese short stories compiled by the literary giant Feng Menglong in the early 17th century-6-10.

A Masterpiece of Storytelling
This volume contains 40 engaging tales that were once the talk of the town, reflecting the vibrant social life, moral values, and everyday struggles of the time-6-10. From the rise of the merchant class to the complexities of love and friendship, these stories are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

Why This Book is Special:

  • The Famous "San Yan" Series: This book is part of the classic trilogy that, along with Stories Enlightening the World and Stories to Awaken the World, represents the pinnacle of ancient Chinese short story writing-6-10.

  • Historical Insight: Experience a pivotal era in Chinese history through lively narratives that showcase the decline of old feudal orders and the emergence of a new urban culture-6-10.

  • Expert Translation: Retold by the renowned translator Wang Guozhen, this edition makes these timeless classics accessible and enjoyable for the modern English-speaking world-1-9.

  • Beautiful Collector's Edition: Published by China Intercontinental Press, this hardcover is a beautiful keepsake, featuring illustrations that bring the stories to life

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