Slapping the Table in Amazement: A Biography of Ling Mengchu/拍案惊奇：凌濛初传

This book presents a detailed and authentic account of the life of Ling Mengchu, the writer who produced the greatest number of classical Chinese vernacular short stories in ancient China. It traces his life through the context of his era, his family's cultural heritage, his personal experiences, social interactions, intellectual development, and cultural contributions. The book depicts the process by which he created China's first collection of vernacular short stories, Slapping the Table ...