Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of Hsi Men Ching is a classic Chinese novel written by Wang Feng-Chow. It is a story about the life and adventures of a wealthy and promiscuous man named Hsi Men Ching. The novel is divided into five volumes and contains over 1,000 pages.The story begins with Hsi Men Ching's childhood and follows his life as he grows up and becomes a wealthy merchant. Hsi Men Ching is known for his love of women and his many affairs. Throughout the novel, he has relationships with numerous women, including his wife, concubines, and prostitutes.The novel is set in 17th century China and provides a detailed look at the social and cultural norms of the time. It also explores themes such as love, lust, morality, and corruption.The Adventures of Hsi Men Ching is considered one of the greatest works of Chinese literature and is often compared to other classic novels such as The Dream of the Red Chamber and Journey to the West. It has been translated into many languages and is widely read and studied in China and around the world.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.
