Chinese Proverbs Illustrated

This is a beautiful edition which displays proverbs in a way showing the traditional way in which they are written, followed up with how to pronounce them in english through english spelling and an interesting history on how the proverb came to gain it's meaning. These were fascinating to read. Accompanied by photographs linking the proverbs to their backstory, this is a beautiful collection to look back on time and time again.

I bought the Art of War by Sun Tzu ( A New Translation) in Hardback from Amber Boooks years ago because my existing copy had worn out and I absolutely loved the presentation of this one (a beauty on my shelves) When I saw Chinese Proverbs illustrated, I absolutely jumped at the opportunity to request an arc! My mother is from Anshan and as such, I take huge delight in seeing Chinese classic literature becomming more popular

Having spent many an hour learning the beat and nuances of chinese poetry throught the years, idioms were always a reprieve for me, to keep the impetus going, but also to have a breather. Thisi book is wonderfully presented and perfectly translated. I like how there was a literal translation and an idiomatic meaning which will also help students of Mandarin

Whether learning a language, or just a lover of idioms, history or reference, this is a gorgeous volume

Thank you to NetGalley and Amber Books Ltd for this outstanding ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all reviews are my own

I have a Masters degree in Translation, so I’ve always been interested in different cultures and languages. This book is so interesting!! It explains the origins of the different characters/sayings and also has beautiful paintings and photos throughout the dynasties. The characters and stories are fascinating. This would be a great resource for a history class.

I received a free copy from NetGalley and Amber Books (thank you!) in exchange for my honest opinion.