Authors: Wu, Cheng'en, 1500?-1582?

In Rhetorical Writing

By Abil Kile

"西遊記" by Cheng'en Wu is a classic Chinese novel written during the 16th century. The story follows the adventures of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, as he seeks enlightenment, faces numerous challenges, and ultimately accompanies a monk on a pilgrimage to retrieve sacred texts. This work combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and philo...

Authors: Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400?

In Thought Pieces

By Abil Kile

"三國志演義" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the 14th century. This epic narrative chronicles the events during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, focusing on key figures like Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei as they navigate political intrigue, warfare, and alliances in their quest for power and unity amidst chaos...

Authors: Anonymous

In Debates

By Abil Kile

"木蘭奇女傳" by Anonymous is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the central character, Zhu Ruoxu, a young woman of great filial piety and wisdom, who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army during a time of war, thereby embodying the values of loyalty and bravery. The o...

Authors: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

In Essays

By Abil Kile

Authors: Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886-1967

In Thought Pieces

By Abil Kile

Authors: Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863

In Rhetorical Writing

By Abil Kile

Authors: Lu, Xixing, 1520-1606

In Debates

By Abil Kile

"封神演義" by Xixing Lu is a classical Chinese novel written in the late 16th century. This epic tale revolves around the fall of the last king of the Shang dynasty, King Zhou, and the rise of the Zhou dynasty, showcasing themes of tyranny, morality, and divine intervention. The narrative encompasses various legendary figures, including the famed strat...

Authors: Wang, Shifu, 1260-1316

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By Abil Kile

"西廂記" by Shifu Wang is a classic Chinese play written during the late 13th to early 14th century. This work is part of the genre known as "chuanqi", which typically involves romantic themes intertwined with social commentary. The story centers around the fateful romance between the handsome scholar Zhang and the beautiful maiden Yingying, exploring...

Authors: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

In Rhetorical Writing

By Abil Kile