A New Account of the Tales of the World @Library Reading Club

(Issue 172/October 2021)

A New Account of the Tales of the World 《世說新語》 is a collection of anecdotes, character sketches, conversations and remarks concerning hundreds of men and women in China during the Han dynasty and Wei-Jin periods. The stories provide a vibrant portrait of ancient China, reflecting its social, moral and aesthetic concerns.

Come join the Library Reading Club facilitated by faculties from the Department of Chinese. Register now to have a journey through history. Participants will receive a free copy of the book.

  • Date: 28 Oct 2021 (Thu), 11 Nov 2021 (Thu) and 25 Nov 2021 (Thu)
  • Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
  • Venue: Lo Foo Cheung Special Collections Room, G/F of the Library
  • Facilitator: Dr Fung Wai Sum Cathy and Dr Lam Wing Kin, Department of Chinese

1 iGPS unit / 1.5 ECA hours will be offered for each session.

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