In this book are six tragic stories adapted from six famous tragic dramas from ancient China--Snow in Midsummer,Autumn in the Han Palace,The Orphan of the Zhao Family,A Banner of Loyalty,The Peach Blossom Fan and Leifeng Pagoda. The stories are distinctive both for their complex plots and for the vivid portrayal of their principal characters.Known to every household in China,they have inspired people for generations.