????????????? Selected Classical Chinese Fables (Paperback)

<p>The book selects over 400 classic fables from the pre-Qin and Han periods arranged in chronological order based on the original texts' appearance. Each entry begins with a concise introduction to the source text and its author followed by four interpretive sections for each fable: Explanation Original Text Annotations and Modern Translation. Featuring clear and accurate annotations alongside easily understandable modern translations this compilation facilitates reader comprehension. The preface essay An Introduction to Chinese Fable Literature provides a comprehensive overview of the origins and evolution of ancient Chinese fables serving both as foundational knowledge dissemination and as a guide to understanding this literary tradition. This work effectively meets the educational needs of students ancient literature enthusiasts and general readers seeking to study and appreciate classical Chinese fables.</p><p></p><p>??????????????????400?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p>