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To find out more information about books from China, take a look at these resources. Read more about Chinese poetry from Li Bai, Du Fu, Wei Chuang, Wei Wang, and Li Qing Chow. Also, find out more about Confucius, SunZi, Lao Tze, Xun Zi, and more.
Books About Chinese Literature
From poetry to novels, stories, and nonfiction works, these books offer a complete look at Chinese literature through history. It's a rich history filled with names like: Confucius, SunZi, Lao Tze, Xun Zi, and more.
Books About Dragon Mythology
Dragons have appeared in some of our most ancient pieces of literature. Some of the most memorable encounters are the Beowulf's dragon and Tolkien's Smaug, but there are many more in world mythology and literature.
Chinese Fable Stories
Jun Shan offers his collection of Chinese idioms, proverbs, tea quotes and more.
Frequently Asked Chinese Characters
Here's a large collection of Chinese characters in gif format, including animal signs, Chinese numbers and some popular words.
Three Chinese Poets
In this slim volume, Vikram Seth offers translations for three eighth-century Chinese poets: Wang Wei, Li Bai (or Li Po), and Du Fu (or Tu Fu). Seth's aim in creating these translations is to be consistent to the form and language of the Chinese poets, not focusing as much on the poetic flow of the lines.

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