Hugh M. Stimson - Böcker

Four masters of the shi form of Chinese poetry, who are generally considered to be giants in the entire history of Chinese literature, are represented in this book: three from the eighth century, and one from the ninth. A few works by other well-known poets are also included. The author provides a general background sketch, instruction to the student, a description of the phonological system and the spelling used, as well as an outline of the grammar of T'ang shi, insofar as it is known.

This second book of the Spoken Standard Chinese series completes the presentation of the major grammatical patterns of mdoern Mandarin and introduces an additional 700 words. Book Two uses pinyin romanization. An accompanying audio program is available.

This book begins the Written Standard Chinese series. It introduces 300 basic characters, using pinyin romanization and both traditional and simplified forms.

This book continues the Written Standard Chinese series. It resumes from the end of Book One and is designed to build vocabulary and bring the student to the 600 character recognition level. It uses both traditional and simplified forms, and pinyin romanization.

This book continues the Written Standard Chinese series. It resumes from the end of Book Two and is designed to build vocabulary and bring the student past the 1000 character recognition level. Its content focuses on Chinese history and culture, as well as certain aspects of Sino-Western cultural interaction. It uses both traditional and simplified forms, and pinyin romanization.

This book completes the Written Standard Chinese series. It resumes from the end of Book Three and is designed to bring the student to the 1300 character recognition level, in both traditional and simplified forms. After Book Four, the student will be prepared to start reading Chinese newspapers, periodicals, or literature.