Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political and military struggles during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 2nd–3rd century AD). The novel narrates the rise and fall of rival states—Wei, Shu, and Wu—through intricate plots, heroic characters, and strategic warfare. This English translation by Mos…
Three Kingdoms is a classic Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political and military struggles during the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 2nd–3rd century AD). The novel narrates the rise and fall of rival states—Wei, Shu, and Wu—through intricate plots, heroic characters, and strategic warfare. This English translation by Mos…
Journey to the West is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Wu Cheng’en, the novel narrates the legendary pilgrimage of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang to India in search of sacred scriptures. Accompanied by the rebellious Monkey King Sun Wukong, as well as Pigsy and Sandy, the journey is filled with encounters with demons, gods, and moral trials. This Englis…
Journey to the West, Volume II continues the classic Chinese novel attributed to Wu Cheng’en, recounting further stages of the legendary pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Accompanied by Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, the travelers confront supernatural challenges, demons, and moral испытания that reflect religious dev…
Three Kingdoms is a monumental Chinese historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, depicting the political, military, and social upheavals at the end of the Han dynasty and the ensuing Three Kingdoms period. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, power, strategy, and moral integrity through vividly drawn historical figures and epic battles. Translated by Moss Roberts, this edition presents…
A Dream of Red Mansions: Volume III continues the epic narrative of the decline of the aristocratic Jia family and the complex interpersonal relationships that define their world. This third volume, which follows the first two parts of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou Meng), deepens the story’s focus on *social decay, familial discord, and the consequences of entren…
A Dream of Red Mansions: Volume I introduces the richly detailed and emotionally intricate world of one of China’s greatest classical novels, Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou Meng). This first volume establishes the central setting of the affluent Jia family and their sprawling estate, presenting a vivid portrait of aristocratic life during the Qing Dynasty. It introduces key characters such…
The book Le Général Gris is a novel by Alain Guérin that tells a story tinged with politics and military intrigue. Through the main character nicknamed “The Gray General,” this novel depicts the social atmosphere and power struggles within the French military. Guérin, known as a journalist and political writer, combines elements of fiction with realistic depictions of tension, strategy,…
This classic by Ivo Andrić depicts the history of the city of Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the story of a magnificent bridge built during the Ottoman Empire. The narrative spans four centuries, showcasing the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped Balkan society. Blending history and fiction, the novel shows how the bridge bears silent witness to conflict, oppressio…
Too Late the Phalarope is a novel by South African writer Alan Paton that tells the tragic story of Pieter van Vlaanderen, a respected policeman whose life begins to collapse after he commits a forbidden act under apartheid law. Through themes of guilt, moral struggle, family pressure, and racial injustice, the novel portrays the destructive force of apartheid on individuals and society. Narrat…