This classic introduction to the Chinese literature is a fundamental step towards the West's understanding of the rich literary legacy of China.Readable, condensed, entertaining, the selections contained in this book belong to enduring world literature; the «Great Society» envisioned by Confucius; the «Fireside Chats» of K'ang Hei; the supercilious letter of the Emperor Ch'ien Lung to King George of England; the "Memorial: on the Bone of Buddha”; the imaginative lines of...
