The Scholars is a fine novel by Wu Jingzi, which appeared in book form in the beginning period of the 18th century. The book depicts the greed, hypocrisy and ugliness of various types of scholars, exposes the decadence and darkness of the feudal society, and criticizes and satirizes the imperial examination system and the feudal ethical code. With succinct language and excellent characterization, it is a masterpiece of classical satirical literature of China. Chinese-English; 1308 Seiten, 16 x 24 cm; Hartcover mit Schutzumschlag; ISBN: 9787543820906 (7-5438-2090-0); Best.Nr.: 34.007