Popular Chinese Jokes

by Alan Chong, Hengyu Tian, Tian Hengyu   |  Ages 9-12
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Ancient Chinese humor illustrated; culturally insightful.

If you're curious about cultural nuances that transcend time, "Popular Chinese Jokes" is a delightful read. You'll find yourself chuckling at habits and social quirks that seem surprisingly universal. Tian Hengyu's cartoons will not only entertain you but also offer a charming peek into ancient China – a treat if you're into historical contexts wrapped in humor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Popular Chinese Jokes

by Alan Chong, Hengyu Tian, Tian Hengyu   |  Ages 9-12
Regular price $3.90
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ISBN: 9789813029521
Publisher: Asiapac Books
Date of Publication: 1994-12-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books
Related Topics: Family, Emotion
Goodreads rating: 3.43
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

Popular Chinese Jokes offers glimpses of life in ancient China in a lighter vein. Through more than 40 well-known jokes told in cartoons, the author/illustrator takes a gentle swipe at some bad habits and practices of the Chinese in olden days. Ancient as they are, these jokes never fail to strike a chord in the hearts of present-day readers. Chinese cartoonist Tian Hengyu is renowned for his expressive illustrations with crisp, clear-cut lines. His depiction of nonentities with their antics in these jokes is particularly side-splitting. It is sheer enjoyment for readers who can readily relate to the many seemingly familiar characters and situations they come across. The book entertains with more than 200 different cartoon characters, all created with unique features to bring to life their hilarious roles in the stories. You're sure to be tickled pink as you go through the pages.
 

Ancient Chinese humor illustrated; culturally insightful.

If you're curious about cultural nuances that transcend time, "Popular Chinese Jokes" is a delightful read. You'll find yourself chuckling at habits and social quirks that seem surprisingly universal. Tian Hengyu's cartoons will not only entertain you but also offer a charming peek into ancient China – a treat if you're into historical contexts wrapped in humor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.