literature

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- The Devil wears Prada? Not anymore. Now it's the Devil pens Prada. The Italian leather brand Prada has successfully held its first literature competition, with winners flying to New York for an awards ceremony. The winning stories were launched on ...
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian writer Alice Munro won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced Peter Englund, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, on Thursday. Munro, 82, is the 13th woman to win the award. The jury of the Nobel Prize commented Munro as ...
In Chinese flower culture, the lotus is the subject of poems and paintings endowed with artistic appeal; it is the material of graceful dances; and it is a common pattern and design of various architectural decorations, sculpture artworks and daily utensils. In this world there ...
Chinese poetry is the most highly regarded literary genre in China. Traditionally, it is divided into shi , ci and qu . There is also a kind of prose-poem called fu . During the modern period, there also has developed free verse in Western style. All traditional forms of Chinese ...
Readers browse Chinese books at the Los Angeles Book Fair, 2008. (Xinhua File Photo) By Du Guodong BEIJING, Jan. 25 --Chinese literature, rich in history and variety, lacks a strong presence in the West due to cultural differences, language barriers and little exposure. Several ...
Xiyuan Temple (x yu n s ) is located on the Liuyuan Road (li yu n l ), Suzhou City (s zh u sh ). It is the largest temple within Suzhou. It was names as Guiyuan Temple (gu yu n s ) at first. Then during the reign of Emperor Jiajing (ji j ng hu ng d ) in the Ming Dynasty (m ng ch ...
Lao-Tzu and Chuang-Tzu Learn Chinese - History and Culture The primary religious figures in Taoism (d o ji o ) are Lao-Tzu (l o z ) and Chuang-Tzu (zhu ng z ), two scholars who dedicated their lives two balancing their inner spirits. Classical Taoist philosophy (d o ji zh xu ), ...
Drinking Alone under the Moon ---Li Bai A jug of wine amidst the flowers: Drinking alone, with no friend near. Raising my cup, I beckon the bright moon; My shadow included, we re a party of three. Although the moon s unused to drinking And the shadow only apes my every move For ...
Drinking Alone under the Moon / Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature Drinking Alone under the Moon ---Li Bai A jug of wine amidst the flowers: Drinking alone, with no friend near. Raising my cup, I beckon the bright moon; My shadow included, we re a party of three. Although the ...
Eileen Chang ( Zh ng il ng) (September 30, 1920 September 8, 1995) was a Chinese writer. She also used the pseudonym Liang Jing ( ), though very rarely. Her works frequently deal with the tensions between men and women in love, and are considered by some scholars to be among the ...
Lu Xun ( L X n) was the pen name of Zhou Shuren ( Zh u Sh r n) (September 25, 1881 October 19, 1936) is one of the major Chinese writers of the 20th century. Considered the founder of modern baihua ( ) literature, Lu Xun was a short story writer, editor, translator, critic and ...
Li Yaotang ( L Y ot ng November 25, 1904 October 17, 2005), courtesy name Feigan ( ), is considered to be one of the most important and widely-read Chinese writers of the 20th century. He wrote under the pen name of Ba Jin ( , also Pa Chin), allegedly taking his pseudonym from ...
Romance of the Three Kingdoms ( ), written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based upon events in the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era, starting in 168 and ending with the reunification of the land in 280...
Late Qing (1895-1911) Scholars now tend to agree that modern Chinese literature did not erupt suddenly in the New Culture Movement (1917-23). Instead, they trace its origins back at least to the late Qing period (1895-1911). The late Qing was a period of intellectual ferment ...
Water Margin Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature Water Margin or Outlaws of the Marsh or All Men Are Brothers or The Marshes of Mount Liang ( Shu h Zhu n) is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Shi Naian, whom some believe to be Luo ...
Historical Texts and Encyclopedias Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature The Chinese wrote consistent and accurate records at court after the year 841 BC, with the beginning of the Gonghe regency of the Western Zhou Dynasty. The earliest known narrative history of China was the Zuo ...
Classic Pieces (4) - The Analects Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature The Master said, To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt, is that not after all a pleasure? That friends should come to one from afar, is this not after all delightful? To remain unsoured even ...
Xu Xiake Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature Xu Xiake (Chinese: ; pinyin: X Xi k ; Wade-Giles: Hs Hsiak'e, January 5, 1587 March 8, 1641), born Xu Hongzu ( ), courtesy name Zhenzhi ( ), was a Chinese travel writer and geographer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) known best for his ...
Tune: " Phoenix Perching on Parasol Tree" Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature ---Liu Yong Alone I lean against the parapet of a high tower in a gentle breeze, Gazing into the distance where the grief of separation Looms on the horizon. Amidst the grass and hills shimmering in the ...
Tune "Phoenix Hairpin" Learn Chinese - Chinese Literature The Garden of Shen Tune :"Phoenix Hairpin" ---Lu You Pink Hands so fine , Gold2branded wine , Spring paints the willows green palace walls can t confine. East wind unfair , Happy times rare. In my heart sad thoughts throng ...
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Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival
Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival
Participants row their boats during a dragon boat race to celebrate ...
Han Dynastic Diplomacy
Han Dynastic Diplomacy
During the reign of the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (156 BC–87 BC), ...
Chinese Tamales
Chinese Tamales
Zongzi (or zhongzi) are traditionally eaten during Dragon Boat ...
Silk Flowers
Silk Flowers
These are artificial flowers made of fine woven silk in exact ...
For 1st time since 1650, torn painting is complete
For 1st time since 1650, torn painting is complete
The full pictureOne of China's best-known ancient paintings, the ...
Exhibition showcases classic Chinese art
Exhibition showcases classic Chinese art
A staff member at the National Library shows the process of repairing ...
Carry on the back and travel sharp An qing of China
Carry on the back and travel sharp  An   qing of China
Introduce Yuexi at the southwest corner of county town, tower Gao ...
The mountain travels in the courtyart An qing of China
The mountain travels in the courtyart  An   qing of China
Introduce The mountain lies within the territory of southwest Dabie ...
The west wind-tunnel travels An qing of China
The west wind-tunnel travels  An   qing of China
Introduce The west scenic spot of wind-tunnel is that China spent the ...