Selected Chinese Tales of The Han, Wei, Six Dynasties Peri

Chinese Title: 经典的回声—汉魏六朝小说选
Title: Selected Chinese Tales of The Han, Wei，Six Dynasties Periods -- Echo of Classics
ISBN: 9787119028859
Edition: Chinese-English
Publishing Date: 2001-11
Author: Gan Bao
Publishing House: Foreign Languages Press
Format: 32mo
Cover: P
Page: 413pp

Introduction:
Foreign Language Press presents in `Selected Chinese Tales of the Han, Wei and Six Dynasties Periods' a bilingual collection of 90 stories from the Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties periods of China (c. 206 BC to AD 589), as translated by Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang. The tales included are broken down into 18 groups and are appropriately found under relevant section titles. The selection is mainly fables and fantastic tales concerning spirits and mythical creatures, but does include some more realistic stories as well. The only additional content is a brief Publisher's Note found before the table of contents. The overall accuracy of the translations appears exceptional, but is marred by minor spelling and grammar mistakes that could have easily been avoided by proper editing. However, the book is still recommended for any reader interested in Chinese history and/or culture, as it still manages to be interesting and allows the reader a fascinating view into the culture of China.