Chinese Fables and Cultural Stories
- A Bilingual Series
Compiled by Zhu Yifei, She Changmao, Zhu Ying
Translated by Tang Dunyan, Cai Wenqian
Published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press, 1997
Binding: Paperback, 5.10" x 8", 491 pages
ISBN 7810460781

A fable is a type of literature which uses parables to drive home the truth. It often uses exaggerated and imaginary means, simply yet lively language, and distinct and vivid images to embody the philosophy of life in interesting stories. It explains one point with another point, the profound with the elementary, the remote with the near, the large with the small, the present with the past, and the human being with inorganic matter, to enable people to gain enlightenment and learn lessons.

This book contains 150 ancient Chinese fables in the history of the development of Chinese culture, arranged chronologically according to the authors' times. Although it is a small portion, it exudes the flavor of the Chinese race, sparkles with their wisdom and reflects the brilliance of Chinese culture. Readers can not only read the vivid, interesting fables with implied profound messages, but also gain a glimpse of the panorama of the development of Chinese fables covering their remote source, wide circulation and spectacular phenomena.