Water Margin (Shuǐhǔ zhuán水浒传)– Translations and Secondary Sources|Shuǐhǔ zhuán水浒传
Written by Shi Nai’an 施耐庵 , although his (sole) authorship is topic of scholarly debate. Also known as Story of
Now That’s “International” Education
At Berkshire, we like to pride ourselves with being pretty international. Based in the small town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts,
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sānguó Yǎnyì 三国演义)– Translations & Secondary Sources|Sānguó Yǎnyì三国演义
Summary The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a historical fiction (based on “real” characters and events) of epic proportions
Journey to the West (Xī Yóu Jì西游记)– Translations & Secondary Sources|Xī Yóu Jì西游记
Summary Loosely based on historical records, Journey of the West tells the story of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang who travels
Dragon Boat Festival
Each year on the 5th day of the 5th month, using the lunar calender, the Dragon Boat Festival (duanwu jie 端午节
Gaokao Time!
Today and tomorrow marks probably the most important days in the lives of millions of young Chinese. After years of
Dream of the Red Chamber (Hóng Lóu Mèng 红楼梦/石头记)– Translations and Secondary Sources|Hóng Lóu Mèng 红楼梦/石头记
Also known as Dream of Red Mansion or Story of the Stone. The first 80 chapters are attributed to Cao
Emperor Qianlong and Xi Jinping
Maybe you've seen the cover of this week's Economist (left), featuring President Xi Jinping's head (and some party props) skilfully
Working on Webinars (and Slacking on Blogging)
I already predicted this was going to happen: I start a 30-day challenge and fall of the wagon after day
Day Four: March Month of What?
March is the month of many things, some you may be familiar with, others might be new. The "31 business