Top 10 works of Chinese literature

By Elaine Duan
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   Lasting Words to Awaken the World (simplified Chinese: 警世恒言; pinyin: Jǐng Shì Héng Yán)

Lasting Words to Awaken the World is a collection of 40 short stories based on earlier story-tellers' notes, compiled and rewritten by Feng Menglong 500 years ago.

The tales are about love, loyalty and sacrifice, corrupt officials and landlords, and conflicts within feudal families.

Vividly depicted, clear-cut characters and compact structure make this collection a wonderful depiction of the urban life of the time, and its message remains relevant today.

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