Ancient Jade
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Literary lovers who prefer short, pithy fiction with deep meaning
- Readers interested in traditional Chinese cultural symbols (such as jade culture) and their modern metaphors
- Readers who appreciate a calm, restrained Chinese narrative style rich in implication
- Bilingual learners who wish to improve both literary appreciation and English reading
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking long, complex plots and strong dramatic conflict
- Practical readers expecting systematic knowledge of jade authentication or historical research
Reading tips
- Read it in one sitting in a quiet setting, immersing yourself in its condensed rhythm and gradual atmosphere.
- As you read, note the repeated appearance of the "jade cicada" as a core image, and savor how its symbolic meaning evolves with the plot.
- If you read the bilingual edition, read the Chinese first to catch the flavor of the original, then compare it with the English to appreciate the finesse of the translation and cross-cultural expression.
About the publisher
China Translation & Publishing House specializes in Chinese and foreign language learning and cultural exchange, publishing in such areas as foreign literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, folk literature, examinations, and finance. Its catalog shows a sustained commitment to bilingual Chinese-English editions, including Shakespeare's Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth in English-Chinese editions, alongside Nineteen Eighty-Four, Jane Eyre, The Call of the Wild, Selected Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe, and Shen Fu's Six Records of a Floating Life. Its authors and translators include Shakespeare, Zhu Shenghao, Charlotte Brontë, Jack London, and Shen Fu. As public information is limited, its full product lines and recent publishing plans are not detailed here; this profile reflects only the bilingual literature and language-learning focus evident in its available titles.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 古玉
- 古砚
- 古盘
- 挑脚
- 财运
- 银洋
- 怪厨
- 奇赌
- 补偿
- 犯倔
- “叉鱼佬”
- 敲门声
- 角度
- 老友
- 满师
- 前途
- 旁观
- 红茶
- 事迹
- 母子
- 乡长
- 漂荡的月儿
- 悄然东流水
- 纯金戒指
- 这目光
- 位置
- 闪烁的路灯
- 日历记事栏
- 第九条红领巾
- 雾宴
- 在这里新生
- 三张汇款单
- 晚上又有酒宴
- “长三分”
- 气门芯
- “蛮深的”
- 房产证没有出示
- 怪味瓜子
- “锯子”和“斧子”
- “梅桩”紫砂壶
- 我的新衣
- 求
- 品
- 浴
- 风
- 理
- 实事求是
- 吸烟经
- 优惠价
- 红白棍一指
- 志愿书
- 盲人和他妻子
- 入关检疫
- 石雕店的功夫茶
- 我警惕的年轻人
- 亮光
- 得与失
- 送货人
- 知子
- 宽慰
- 雕刻友情
- 之光先生
- 钱老
- 圣旨安放案
- 启蒙思想 洗涤心灵
- 风格无须追求
- 附：涛声依旧
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About the author
Lu Taosheng is an author about whom limited public information is available. The only work currently confirmed is Ancient Jade (Guyu), which is often classified as a classic work. Because there are no reliable records of his life, chronology of writing, or literary activities, no assumptions are made here about his background. Judging solely from the title Ancient Jade and its common classification, the writing may touch on traditional culture, artifacts, or narratives with a classical flavor, but the specific content and style should be judged from the book itself. For an author with few works and records still to be sorted out, readers may go directly to Ancient Jade and experience his touch and concerns through the text. This introduction is based on in-house information, and the remaining gaps are left to be filled when reliable sources become available.
