Chinese Novels, Translated From The Originals: To Which Are Added Proverbs And Moral Maxims, Collected From Their Classical Books And Other Sources (1

By John Francis Davis

Book Overview

""Chinese Novels, Translated From The Originals: To Which Are Added Proverbs And Moral Maxims, Collected From Their Classical Books And Other Sources"" is a book written by John Francis Davis in 1822. This book is a collection of translated Chinese novels, along with proverbs and moral maxims that were collected from classical books and other sources. The author provides readers with a glimpse into Chinese literature and culture, offering insight into the values and beliefs of the people through their stories and sayings. The translated novels cover a variety of genres, including romance, adventure, and historical fiction. The proverbs and moral maxims offer readers a deeper understanding of Chinese philosophy, wisdom, and ethics. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in Chinese literature, culture, and history.The Whole Prefaced By Observations On The Language And Literature Of China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165379007
• ISBN13: 9781165379002
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"