This book is a compilation of 121 stories written by the best Chinese writers of China's mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan and translated by the expert Harry J. Huang (also known as Freeman J. Wong) . Besides promoting deep thought and revealing fascinating aspects of human nature, each story is also a window into the ancient and rich Chinese culture. From the millennium-old masterpieces to the contemporary ones, each narrative possesses sheer beauty and poetry. A biographical sketch for each author is included; a brief glossary of special Chinese terms and a list of difficult pinyin are provided.
