Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book is based on ''The Peacock Flies Southeast". The most celebrated long narrative poem of ancient China, the story is set in the late years of the Eastern Han Dynasty telling the story of the tragic love between Jiao Zhongqing, a minor official of Lujiang Prefecture and his wife Liu Lanzhi. This modern version, while adhering faithfully to the original, embellishes a number of minor roles in order to add twists and conflicts to the plot. You will not only enjoy this classic piece of literature, you will also learn about the nuances of Chinese culture.
Paperback, English and Simplified Chinese Characters, 287 Pages, 5.5'' x 8''
