Books on Topic: 'China'

The Perils of Pauline is one of the first damsel in distress serials. The story is complete with undaunted hero, courageous damsel, unscrupulous villa...

Piracy embodies the romance of the sea at its highest expression. It is a sad but inevitable commentary on our civilization, that, so far as the sea i...

'Two Years in the Forbidden City' offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the Qing Dynasty court through the eyes of Der Ling Yu, a close c...

Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe's "Journael ofte gedenckwaerdige beschrijvinghe" is a detailed account of his experiences as a Dutch sea captain during his...

Mr. Wicker's Window is a captivating fantasy novel that follows the extraordinary journey of twelve-year-old Chris. Guided by the enigmatic Mr. Wicker...

In "Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu," the cunning and ruthless criminal mastermind, Dr. Fu Manchu, resurfaces after years of absence. With his plans for worl...

This book follows the continuing adventures of Nayland Smith and Dr. Petrie as they confront the nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu. The novel centers on the evi...

Ferdinand Ossendowski's "Beasts, Men and Gods" is a captivating account of his perilous journey through Siberia, Mongolia, and China during the Bolshe...

This collection of short stories by L. Adams Beck explores a range of themes, including love, loss, beauty, and destiny. Set in exotic locations such...

This collection of shorter stories by G. A. Henty takes readers on a thrilling adventure around the world. From encounters with Malay pirates to shipw...

《朝花夕拾》是鲁迅先生以散文形式记录自己童年往事的作品集。文章以生动细腻的笔触描绘了作者记忆中的故乡、亲人、友人以及社会风俗，体现了鲁迅对传统文化和社...

The Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as The Story of the Stone, is a monumental Chinese novel that follows the rise and fall of the wealthy Chia f...

《热风》 is a collection of essays by Lu Xun, published between 1918 and 1924. These pieces, often short and impactful, dissect the social, cultural,...

The Analects of Confucius, also known as the Lunyu, is a collection of sayings and anecdotes attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his d...

『杜子春』は、芥川龍之介による短編小説であり、中国の古典『杜子春伝』を童話化した作品です。貧しい男、杜子春が金持ちになるために様々な試練を乗り越え、最...

The Wallet of Kai Lung is a collection of whimsical and humorous tales set in ancient China. The stories, narrated by the itinerant storyteller Kai Lu...

'The Travels of Marco Polo', originally titled 'Book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian, concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East', recounts the e...

An insightful glimpse into the life of a Chinese lady of high society, told through two series of letters written over a span of 25 years. The first s...

In 'Stolen Idols,' E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a captivating tale set in 19th-century China. The story revolves around Gregory Ballaston, a young Eng...

The True Story of Ah Q is a seminal work of modern Chinese literature by Lu Xun. It is an episodic novella that follows the life of Ah Q, a poverty-st...

The novel follows Tschun, a young Chinese boy in Peking, who is drawn to the colonial embassies and secures a position as a boy, despite his family's...

Herbert Giles, a British diplomat who served in China from 1867 to 1893, provides insightful observations on Chinese culture and society in 'Chinese S...

Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio is a captivating collection of supernatural tales written by Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. The stor...

The Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as The Story of the Stone, is a monumental Chinese novel that follows the rise and fall of the wealthy Chia f...