Chinese Prose Writings Through the Ages

This book collects famous prose writings in Chinese literary history covering the pre-Qin, Wei, Jin, the Southern and Northern, Tang and Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Here are theoretical treaties, emotional essays, travels, biographical writings, historical narratives, pithy sketches, miscellanies, etc. Together they offer a general vista about Chinese prose writings, making a fine balance among knowledge, literary taste, and readability.