{"product_id":"the-romance-of-the-western-chamber-hsi-hsiang-chi-a-chinese-play-written-in-the-thirteenth-century-9781032245416","title":"The Romance of the Western Chamber (Hsi Hsiang Chi): A Chinese Play Written in the Thirteenth Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis play, first published in 1935, is a classic love story that was banned by the authorities in China but ran into thousands of editions due to its beauty of language. It provides valuable information about life in China at the time and the relationship between cultural traditions. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 306 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis play, which was first published in 1935, is a timeless love story that was originally written in the thirteenth century. It gained immense popularity in China and was considered a masterpiece of literature. Despite being banned by the authorities, it managed to circulate in thousands of editions, and its beautiful language has made it a staple among classical scholars. The play offers valuable insights into the life of China during that era, as well as the intricate relationship between cultural traditions. Its enduring popularity and significance continue to be celebrated worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 571g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032245416\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44705049903354,"sku":"9781032245416","price":34.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1698428860575_book.jpg?v=1698654791","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-romance-of-the-western-chamber-hsi-hsiang-chi-a-chinese-play-written-in-the-thirteenth-century-9781032245416","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}