An anthotogy of Chinese Short Short Stores

Description

An anthotogy of Chinese Short Short Stores

Author: Selected and Translated by Harry J. Huang

Order No. 8033

ISBN-13: 9787119038810

ISBN-10: 7119038818

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: Foreign Languages Press

Pub Year: 2005

Pages: 463

Language: English

Size: 5.5 x 8.25

Price: $19.95

This book is a compilation of 121 stories written by the best Chinese writers of China’s mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan and translated by the expert Harry J. Huang (also known as Freeman J. Wong), has the ability to weave an intense, enthralling spell of words on readers.

The worthwhile collection features the short short story. They amuse, thrill shock and rock readers with artistry as well as rich content. Besides promoting deep thought and revealing fascinating aspects of human nature, each story is also a window into the ancient and rich Chinese culture. From the millennium-old masterpieces to the contemporary ones, each narrative possesses sheer beauty and poetry.

A biographical sketch for each author is included; a brief glossary of special Chinese terms and a list of difficult pinyin are provided. Also, a list of difficult pinyin, made easier to pronounce through a comparison with the Wade system.