Chinese Nights' Entertainment

Chinese Night's Entertainment is a collection of folktales and legends from China, compiled and translated by Adele M. Fielde and first published in 1890. The stories are told from the perspective of Chinese actors and actresses, and offer a window into the cultural and social life of China during the 19th century. The collection explores themes of love, loyalty, and the supernatural.
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