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The splendor and richness of Chinese classical literature encompasses a dazzling range, from poetry, rhymed prose and essays, to drama and novels, with outstanding representative works on each genre. Despite the passage of time, these works remain fresh and relevant today. The immortal lines from Li Bai's Reflections on a Quiet Night, "Raising my head, I look at the bright moon; Hanging my head, I think of home," continue to strike a chord in the heart of many a traveler far from home, while the tragedy in The Dream of the Red Chamber is still able to move us deeply. Using illustrations and lucid exposition of the various styles of classical Chinese literature, this book takes the reader on a tour of the Chinese literary world and provides a valuable insight into Chinese civilization.