• Selected Essays on Chinese Classic Novels (English Edition): Masters on Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction
  • Selected Essays on Chinese Classic Novels (English Edition): Masters on Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction
  • Selected Essays on Chinese Classic Novels (English Edition): Masters on Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction
  • Selected Essays on Chinese Classic Novels (English Edition): Masters on Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction
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Selected Essays on Chinese Classic Novels (English Edition): Masters on Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction

Selected Essays on Chinese Classic Novels (English Edition): Masters on Masterpieces of Chinese Fiction

Essays on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, Plum in the Golden Vase, Dream of Red Mansions & More — A Guide to Appreciation, Not a Systematic History
This English-language collection brings together 13 essays from Chinese Literature and History magazine, each focusing on a specific question or angle within a classic Chinese novel. It ranges across Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, The Plum in the Golden Vase, A Dream of Red Mansions, The Scholars, and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio—examining, for example, the deaths of beauties in Plum and Red Mansions, the kinship between Plum and Water Margin, the motif of cats and dogs in Ximen Qing‘s household, the use of an object in narrative structure, and the art of using fairy tales to reflect reality in “The Painted Wall.” Rather than a chronological history of Chinese fiction, it offers close readings that together sketch the contours of the genre. If you want to understand why these novels matter and how to appreciate them—rather than study fiction as a systematic history—this is it.
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Dive deep into the rich tapestry of Chinese literature with this authoritative English-language collection. For global readers eager to move beyond the plot summaries and truly understand the cultural significance of China‘s iconic tales, this book serves as a trusted guide.

About this book:
Published by China International Publishing Group (五洲传播出版社) in 2014, this volume features a selection of critical essays by renowned scholars. It dissects the narrative structures, philosophical underpinnings, and historical contexts of China's most celebrated classical novels, including the "Four Great Classical Novels" (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, and Dream of the Red Chamber)-1.

Why you should own this book:

  • Academic Authority: Gain insights from leading experts translated into fluent, accessible English, bridging the gap between Eastern scholarship and Western readers-1.

  • Cultural Literacy: Move beyond surface-level reading. Understand the allegories, moral codes, and social critiques that have shaped Chinese society for centuries.

  • Perfect Gift & Collector‘s Item: A premium hardcover edition ideal for scholars, Sinophiles, and university libraries, priced at $xx (originally 129.00 RMB)

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