Can you recommend some ancient China fiction books?

For books about ancient China fiction, 'Water Margin' is a must - mention. It tells the story of 108 outlaws who gather at Liangshan Marsh. The book gives a great insight into the social conditions, values, and people's lives in ancient China. And there are some translated modern retellings of ancient Chinese tales as well, which can be an interesting way to experience ancient Chinese fiction.

Sure. 'Journey to the West' is a very famous one. It tells the story of the Monkey King and his companions on a pilgrimage to the West. Another great novel is 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', which is about the power struggles and heroic deeds during the Three Kingdoms period. And 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is also well - known, depicting the rise and fall of a noble family.

Sure. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is a great one. It's a classic Chinese novel that delves deep into the lives of noble families in ancient China, with complex characters and a richly detailed society. Another is 'Journey to the West', which follows the adventures of the Monkey King and his companions on a journey filled with magic and challenges. And 'Rickshaw Boy' by Lao She is also excellent. It shows the hardships of a rickshaw puller in old Beijing.

Sure. One of the notable ones could be 'The Gravedigger's Son' which delved deep into family relationships and the struggle between traditional values and modern aspirations. Another might be 'The Lost City' that took readers on an adventure through historical China with its rich descriptions of ancient cities and the secrets they hold.

Sure. 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' by Jin Yong has elements related to dragons in the context of ancient Chinese martial arts world. Another one is 'Journey to the West', where the dragon kings play important roles in this classic adventure story.

A more modern example is 'Shanghai Girls' by Lisa See. It follows two sisters in 1930s and 1940s Shanghai. It shows the historical events like the Japanese invasion and the social changes in China at that time. The story is a blend of family drama, cultural traditions, and historical backdrop, which gives a great insight into that period of Chinese history.

In the realm of 'India China war fiction', some works might be written from a very nationalistic perspective in both countries. They could be used to boost the morale of their own side in a fictional sense. But we should approach such fictions with caution as they can sometimes mislead the public about the real nature of relations between the two great nations. The real relationship is complex and multi - faceted, involving diplomacy, trade, cultural exchanges and more, which is often overlooked in such fictional portrayals.

Sure. 'To Live' by Yu Hua is a great one. It tells a heart - wrenching story of a man's life through China's historical changes. Another is 'The Ordinary World' by Lu Yao, which shows the ordinary people's struggles and dreams in rural China.

Ancient China fiction books often have rich cultural connotations. For example, they may reflect the values, moral concepts and social hierarchies of that time. They usually have vivid characterizations. Just like in 'Journey to the West', the Monkey King is a very distinct character.

One of the well - known imperial China historical fictions is 'Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties'. It tells the stories of many heroes and events during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Also, 'Water Margin' is set in the Song Dynasty of imperial China, showing the lives of a group of outlaws and their fight against corruption. These books are all very interesting and can help you understand imperial China better.