Chinese Ancient and Modern Fables

As an ancient literary carrier, fables have lasted for thousands of years and spread across five continents. Chinese fables have a long history. From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States to modern times, fables, with their characteristics of allegory and exhortation, have become rapidly popular and have been passed down from generation to generation, leaving behind many familiar and household classics that profoundly enlighten and influence people. This book selects more than a hundred popular ancient fables and dozens of representative works by famous contemporary literary figures. The stories in the book are rich in connotation and involve many aspects of society, including praise for hard work and kindness, criticism of fraud, and satire on arrogance... Although the book is short but concise, with only a few hundred words, it is penetrating and has profound implications, warning readers. In order to allow readers to better understand the meaning of fables, in the ancient chapter, we use simple and popular vernacular to narrate ancient fables, mark the source of the fables, and share insights into the fables. In the contemporary chapter, we present the works of writers directly and authentically, allowing readers to wander through exquisite stories and understand the charm of contemporary fables with an open and diverse mind.