Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
A collection of 500+ supernatural tales featuring fox spirits, ghosts, and the supernatural world
★Classic of Mountains and Seas
Ancient Chinese bestiary and geography describing mountains, rivers, deities, and mythical creatures
★Journey to the West
The legendary pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang and his three protectors: Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing
★Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Epic tale of the fall of the Han Dynasty and the rise of three rival kingdoms: Wei, Shu, and Wu
★Water Margin
The tale of 108 outlaws who gather at Mount Liang to form a brotherhood and rebel against corrupt officials
★Dream of the Red Chamber
Masterpiece chronicling the rise and fall of the Jia family and the tragic love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu
★The Plum in the Golden Vase
A landmark novel of manners that follows the merchant Ximen Qing and his household in Song Dynasty
★Records of the Three Kingdoms
Historical record of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, written by Chen Shou
★Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance
A monumental chronicle of Chinese history spanning 1,362 years, from 403 BC to 959 AD
★Yuan Qu Xuan (Selected Yuan Plays)
A celebrated anthology of Yuan Dynasty Zaju (杂剧) plays, including works by Guan Hanqing, Ma Zhiyuan, and Wang Shifu
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