Ling Mengchu (70 results)

Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Acceptable. PLEASE NOTE: FORMER LIBRARY COPY. MAY HAVE IDENTIFYING MARKS, STAMPS AND/OR STICKERS, ETC. EXTERIOR PAGE EDGES HAVE DIRT, OIL AND/OR GREASE ON THEM. Former Library book. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.…

1st edition. 255pp. Ling Mengchu's stories are pre-occupied with sexuality and include a host of characters, including bold, aggressive, cunning, and seductive men, and highly passionate, sensual, and sexually insatiable women. The publication of In the Inner Quarters, for the first time ever in English, gives new life to the sensual pleasures of that era. Trade paperback. Light shelfwear. Very good.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: New. A Perennial Bestseller on Townsfolk Life As Amazing Tales-First Series by Ling Mengchu (l580-l644) made a hit, the publisher urged him to write a sequel to it. This gave rise to Amazing Tales-Second Series, which has become another bestseller for the last few centuries. Our English version of the Second Series features 19 stories carefully chosen from the original 40. In fascinating plots and a highly expressive colloquial language, they are mostly about women's fate, their miserable existence in a polygamous society, their daring struggle for genuine love, and their implications in legal cases. All these shed precious light on the social mosaic of seventeenth-century China. …

Soft cover. Condition: New. A Perennial Bestseller on Townsfolk Life As Amazing Tales-First Series by Ling Mengchu (l580-l644) made a hit, the publisher urged him to write a sequel to it. This gave rise to Amazing Tales-Second Series, which has become another bestseller for the last few centuries. Our English version of the Second Series features 19 stories carefully chosen from the original 40. In fascinating plots and a highly expressive colloquial language, they are mostly about women's fate, their miserable existence in a polygamous society, their daring struggle for genuine love, and their implications in legal cases. All these shed precious light on the social mosaic of seventeenth-century China. …

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good paperback with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. In English.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 247 pages; Signature Books.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. "Amazing Tales (First Series)" by Ling Menchu. In English, stated first edition published by Panda Books and Chinese Literature Press, 1998 (first edition THUS, originally came out in Chinese). Translated by Wen Jingen. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good. NOT ex-library. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Condition: Very Good. : Sumérgete en la rica historia de China con esta colección bilingüe de cuentos de las dinastías Song y Ming. Esta edición presenta una selección de historias clásicas, traducidas al inglés, que ofrecen una visión fascinante de la cultura y la sociedad chinas de la época. Descubre relatos como 'Quince ristras de monedas' y 'El joyero de la cortesana', presentados en un formato accesible para lectores de ambos idiomas. EAN: 9787119028842 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción|Historia Título: Selected Chinese Stories of The Song and Ming Dynasties Autor: Feng Menglong| Ling Mengchu Editorial: Foreign Languages Press Idioma: en, zh Páginas: 523 Formato: tapa blanda. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition, First Printing.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. 256 pp.

Softcover. Condition: Very good. Good shape. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked.

Condition: New. Translator(s): Hu, Lenny. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416. . 2003. Paperback. . . . .

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Translator(s): Hu, Lenny. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 416. . 2003. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An absorbing comic adaptation of "Amazing Tales," featuring the "First Series" of stories penned by the renowned Ming Dynasty writer, Ling Mengchu (1580-1644). This volume, published by Panda Books in 2005, brings to life the timeless and beloved vernacular stories that have captivated Chinese readers for centuries. Ling Mengchu's "Amazing Tales" - comprising a First and Second Series - are celebrated for their intricate plots, surprising twists, and vivid colloquial language. They delve into a wide spectrum of human experience, from romantic relationships and family squabbles to complex legal disputes. This "First Series" selection features 18 stories, carefully chosen from the original 40, to highlight virtues such as fidelity in love and unwavering friendship, expose the avarice of corrupt monks and nuns, and champion the cause of justice.While the original literary brilliance of Ling Mengchu shines through, specific artist credits for this comic adaptation are not provided. This paperback edition is offered in Very Good condition, presenting a wonderful opportunity to experience classic Chinese ethics, customs, and social life of the seventeenth century through an engaging graphic narrative format.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condition: As New. Text clean and tight; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 928 pages.