The Adventures Of Hsi Men Ching (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164488170)

The Adventures Of Hsi Men Ching is a classic Chinese novel written by Feng-Chow Wang. The book follows the life of a wealthy and promiscuous man named Hsi Men Ching, who indulges in various sexual escapades and immoral activities. The novel is divided into six parts, each detailing the different stages of Hsi Men Ching's life and his various encounters with women.Throughout the novel, Hsi Men Ching is depicted as a man who is consumed by his desires and is willing to go to great lengths to satisfy them. He is constantly seeking new experiences and is not satisfied with any one woman for long. The novel also explores the themes of morality, social status, and the role of women in Chinese society.The Adventures Of Hsi Men Ching is considered a masterpiece of Chinese literature and is often compared to other classic works such as the Dream of the Red Chamber and Water Margin. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient China and offers a unique insight into the culture and customs of the time.Overall, The Adventures Of Hsi Men Ching is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that is sure to captivate readers with its rich characters, intricate plot, and timeless themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Wang Feng-Chow
ISBN-10: 1164488171
ISBN-13: 9781164488170
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d