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“The Ransom of Red Chief” 《红猴的价格》from Mandarin Companion

A classic American short story adapted to a Chinese context “The Ransom of Red Chief” 《红猴的价格》is Mandarin Companion’s adaptation of one of O. Henry’s most famous short stories.   I remember reading this story in junior high school and even seeing a movie adaptation of this story.   So, it is no surprise that Mandarin Companion took […]

Mandarin Companion’s version of “Emma” 《安末》

Mandarin Companion does a great job of modernizing “Emma”《安末》 If Jane Austen could read Chinese, I think she’d be delighted with this rendition of “Emma” (《安末》).  Whereas the original “Emma” is set in early nineteenth century England, 《安末》is set in modern Shanghai.

Mandarin Companion: stories you love with a Chinese twist!

Studying specially constructed dialogues and learning Chinese grammar are helpful when learning a language, but if you can learn Chinese while having fun, it is even better.  Mandarin Companion books help you do just that.