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      PREFACE

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      by 鲁迅 "The True Story of Ah Q" is written in what is known as Pai-hua, or the colloquial style, which is very nearly an exact representation of Mandarin, the language spoken in Peking and throughout much of China, especially in the northern parts, and considered the official language. Its easy flow and natural expression are in marked contrast to the old classic style, Wen-li, which, though more concise and usually more polished and beautiful, is, nevertheless, difficult to understand because it is filled with…
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