City of Sound and Color: The unofficial history of the marketplace and the underworld

Discover the captivating world of Chinese gossip, spanning across the marketplace, green forests, scholarly circles, musicians, culinary delights, entertainment, love, and revenge. This book delves into the untold stories of marginalized characters in traditional culture, shedding light on their survival in the bustling old marketplace, the timeless legends of rivers and lakes, the intricate threads of opera arts, and the refinement of traditional scholarly families. Unveiling the mysteries of the green forest blood cases and delving into the wild records of gossip, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of China's history, social transformations, and the intricacies of Chinese thought patterns. With its informative and entertaining content, grounded in well-researched facts, this book appeals to both the scholarly and general audience alike.