Literature & Novels

Publisher : China Intercontinental Press (January 2, 2012) Language : Chinese Hardcover : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 7508522338 ISBN-13 : 978-7508522333 Romance of the Three Kingdoms written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based upon events in the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty, and the Three Kingdoms period (220-280). It is possibly the most famous and important novel in classic Chinese literature. Not only is it the earliest of the "Four Classical Novels of Chinese literature ", but it created a complete cultural phenomenon whose impact is still fresh today.

Publisher : China Intercontinental Press (February 1, 2012) Publication date : February 1, 2012 Language : English During the Emperor Yonghui's Rule in the Tang Dynasty, Judge Dee was appointed as a local governor in Penglai Township and the first thing he did after the appointment was that he successfully uncovered the truth behind the mysterious death of this predecessor. Soon after Judge Dee and his family members arrived in Penglai, they were notified that the ghost of predecessor was still inside the residence. His loyal and trusted assistant revealed quite a number of questionable points during the investigation process and new fatalities occurred soon after the appointment. Is this series of entirely irrelevant cases a pure coincidence or a continuation from the previous case?...

Publisher : China Intercontinental Press (December 1, 2011) Publication date : December 1, 2011 Language : English ISBN: 9787508521602 The Palace of Eternal Youth is one of the most important classic repertory pieces of Kun Opera. It's about the tragic love story of Tang Emperor Li Longji and his imperial concubine Yang Yuhuan, one of the most inspiring beauties in Chinese history. Their legend conveys the universal value that true love will transcend the boundaries of time and overcome all difficulties. This book, with plain words, intends to help foreign readers understand the story and appreciate classic Chinese opera.

Publisher : China Intercontinental Press (January 1, 2012) Language : English Hardcover : 116 pages ISBN-10 : 7508521633 ISBN-13 : 978-7508521633 Since the appearance of this play The Romance of the Western Chamber in the thirteenth century, it has enjoyed unparalleled popularity. The play has given rise to innumerable sequels, parodies, and rewritings; it has influenced countless later plays, short stories, and novels and has played a crucial role in the development of drama criticism. The theme of the drama is an attack on feudal mores, supporting the longing of young people in those days for freedom of marriage, although it follows the timeworn pattern of a gifted scholar and a beautiful lady falling in love at first sight. This book, with plain words, intends to help foreign readers...

Publisher : China Intercontinental Press (February 1, 2010) Publication date : February 1, 2010 Language : English ISBN: 9787508517544 Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that was written by Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC, during the Spring and Autumn period. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it is said to be the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time, and still one of the basic texts. The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy. It has had an influence on Eastern military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu suggested the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the...