Idiom Stories

by Wu Ming (Editor)

Chinese classic stories have inherited and passed on the abundant historic treasury of the Chinese nation that has been accumulated over several thousand years, mirroring the politics, military affairs, culture, folk customs, prevailing moral practices, ideals and interests of ancient China. Through those stories, people can gain an understanding of Chinas long history and achieve an insight into the profound historical origins of Chinese culture. We have identified stories from the vast number of Chinese classic stories, and complied them into this collection. All stories are illustrated in concise words and expressions, and vivid pictures, which will help the process of reading enjoyable. The series of Classic Stories of China comprises nine Scenic Spots Stories, History Stories, Myths Stories, Wisdom Stories, Folk Customs Stories, Ancient Fables, Folk Tales, Idiom Stories, Drama Stories. May those books be your good teacher and helpful friends in learning Chinese culture.

165 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Selin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for novices imo; it has the idioms written in characters with english meanings under, last paragraph of each story has the original source the idiom originated from, and meaning of the idiom in simpler terms.

[silene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! Amazing stories! Very short and interesting to read. I recommend this book to people who like to read short stories as well as those who like to write since the book has lots of good idioms. This book can also be read by adults.