In the 300 years since its initial publication, Li Yu's book has been widely read in China, where it is recognized as a benchmark of erotic literature and currently enjoys the distinction of being a banned-in-Beijing classic.
- ISBN13 9780824859138
- Publish Date 30 June 2016 (first published 30 March 1996)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Hawai'i Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 332
- Language English