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Excerpts From Three Classical Chinese Novels
Excerpts From Three Classical Chinese Novels Author:Luo Guanzhong, Wu Cheng'en, Li Ruzhen, Yang Xianyi (translator), Gladys Yang (translator) Here, Panda Books presents excerpts from three well-known Chinese classical novels, each accompanied with a modern commentary on the novel, author, and historical setting. — "The Battle of the Red Cliff" is from The Three Kingdoms written by Luo Guanzhong in the late 14th century. A historical novel, it covers the hundred years f... more »rom 184-280 A.D., describing the rise and fall of the kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu, and the political and military struggles waged. Commentary by Chen Minsheng.
"The Flaming Mountain" is from Pilgrimage to the the West, a late 16th century novel by Wu Cheng'en. It tells how Monkey and his friends Pigsy and Sandy accompany the monk Tripitaka on his journey westward, vanquishing monsters and facing dangers en route. Commentary by Wu Zuxiang.
"A Journey into Strange Lands" is from Flowers in the Mirror, and early 19th century novel by Li Ruzhen, which satirizes the social mores of that period. Like Gulliver, Li's hero Tang Ao travels to strange lands and sees incredible sights. Commentary by Li Changzhi.« less