Pouplar Chinese Jokes offers glimpses of life in ancient China in lighter vein. Through more than 40 well-known jokes told in cartoons, the author/illustrator takes a gentle swipe at some bad habits and practices of the Chinese in olden days. Ancient as they are, these jokes never fail to strike a chord in the hearts of present-day readers.

Pouplar Chinese Jokes offers glimpses of life in ancient China in lighter vein. Through more than 40 well-known jokes told in cartoons, the author/illustrator takes a gentle swipe at some bad habits and practices of the Chinese in olden days. Ancient as they are, these jokes never fail to strike a chord in the hearts of present-day readers.

Chinese cartoonist Tian Hengyu is renowned for his expressive illustrations with crisp, clear-cut lines. His depiction of nonentities with their antics in these jokes is particularly side-splitting. It is sheer enjoyment for readers who can readily relate to the many seemingly familiar characters and situations they come across.

The book entertains with more than 200 different cartoon characters,all created with unique features to bring to life their hilarious roles in the stories. You're sure to be tickled pink as you go through the pages.

The Lonely Man

The Miser

Birthday Present

Business Sense

One More Time

The Art Of Swindling

Lazy Man Learning To Cheat

Showing Off

An Eye For An Eye

Don't Count On It Yet

Rat Killer

Bitter Vegetables

Treatment For Hunchback

A Matter Of Face

Learning To Shave The Head

Cause Of Anger

Born Loser

None Of My Business

Where Have I Gone?

A Swop Of Magic

Three Attendants

Treasure Vat

Life's Still Worth Living

Pretending To Be Rich

Small And Big Matters

Logical Thinking

I'm Lao-zi

Euphemism

Vacillating Father And Son

Amnesia

Eating East And Sleeping West

Suit The Medicine To The Illness

Drawing A Tiger

Borrowing An Ox

Foul Play

Putting Up A Front

Three Muddle-Headed Men

Mutual Punishment

Dream Lover

Selling A Donkey And Marrying Off A Daughter

Praising The Cat

Dreaming

Making A Bet

Reaping What He's Sown

Pearl, Jadeite And White Jade Soup