Selected Romances

This is a volume in a five-book series presenting some of the most beautiful pieces of classical Chinese literature. Selected Romances is a collection of 11 short stories about the intricate relationships between men and women, friends, and sometimes even supernatural beings. The mythic stories examine the many facets of human relationships and the power of unfaltering love. The stories include "Ren the Fox Fairy" by Shen Jiji, "The Dragon King's Daughter" by Li Chaowei and 4 stories by Pei Xing, among others.