Chinese Short Stories 11?Du Shiniang Sinks Her Jewel Box in Anger Learn Mandarin Fast & Improve Vocabulary with Epic Fairy Tales Folklore (Simplified Characters Pinyin Graded Reader Level 1)

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong>Du Shiniang Sinks Her Jewel Box in Anger</strong> (<span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>????????</span>) originally written by <strong>Feng Menglong</strong> (??? 1574-1646 a <strong>Ming Dynasty</strong> writer thinkers and opera artist) is one of the most outstanding short stories in the history of ancient <strong>Chinese literature</strong>. Its ideological content and artistic achievements occupy the peak of ancient Chinese short stories. The story with its delicate brushstrokes portrays <strong>Du Shiniang</strong> (<span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>???</span>) a female figure who is persistently pursuing the good wishes in her own heart and has achieved extraordinary and outstanding artistic milestones. Du Shiniang a famous <strong>prostitute </strong>in <strong>Beijing</strong> pursued true love in order to redeem her life and entrusted her life to Li Jiasheng (<span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>???</span>) a college student and the rich son of Shaoxing (<span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>??</span>). However <strong>Li Jiasheng</strong> was weak and selfish. Although he was truly in love with Du Shiniang he succumbed to the social and family ethics. No matter how hard Du Shiniang would try she couldn't escape the shackles of her tragic fate. Li Jiasheng turned his back on her faith and eventually coupled with Sun Fu's (<span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>??</span>) instigation he sold Du Shiniang. Under all disillusionment Du Shiniang scolded Sun Fu scolded Li Jiasheng and threw a jewel box treasured for many years into the river and finally she as well jumped in the rolling waves.</p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify>The book has 11 chapters in the following order:</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 1: Falling into the Dust (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 2: Indifference (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 3: True Love (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 4: Farewell to the Friends (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 5: Meeting Sun Fu (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 6: The Matter was Decided (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 7: Angry Treasure Chest (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 8: Future Generations (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 9: Repaying Virtue (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 10: More Analysis (????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Chapter 11: Nine Songs of Yongmei (?????????)</p><p class=ql-align-justify>             </p><p class=ql-align-justify>      The current book volume <strong>Chinese Short Stories 11</strong> is a <strong>Level 1</strong> Chinese reading practice book. It would introduce you to the famous Chinese story <strong>Du Shiniang Sinks Her Jewel Box in Anger</strong> (????????). The 11th volume in the <strong><em>Selected Chinese Short Story Series </em></strong>(????????) includes both the Chinese text (simplified characters) and pinyin Romanization. With over 500 unique Chinese characters the volume would be suitable for the beginners lower intermediate and advanced level Chinese language learners (HSK 1-6). Overall the reading series offers you a variety of elementary level books (Level 1/2/3/4/5/6) to understand China as well as practice Chinese reading fast.</p><p><br></p>