A History of Chinese Literature

Name: A History of Chinese Literature
Author: Herbert Allen Giles

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Yes — read A History of Chinese Literature by Herbert Allen Giles in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 33 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore the rich tapestry of Chinese literature from mythical origins to the flourishing of early states, revealing a civilization where ancient cosmogony, feudal rivalry, and cultural innovations like calendar trees shape a vivid historical landscape.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Herbert Allen Giles wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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