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Title: The Misadventures of Master Mugwort Condition: New Format: Hardback Type: Hardback Subtitle: A Joke Book Trilogy from Imperial China ISBN-10: 0197585604 EAN: 9780197585603 ISBN: 9780197585603 Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Release Date: 20/12/2023 Description: The Hsu-Tang Library presents authoritative and eminently readable translations of classical Chinese literature, in bilingual editions, ranging across three millennia and the entire Sinitic world.The Misadventures of Master Mugwort: A Joke Book Trilogy from Imperial China is a translation of three collections of humorous episodes revolving around the beloved fictional character of Master Mugwort (Aizi). Set in the ancient Warring States period, Master Mugwort counsels kings in the art of statecraft, takes on other masters in mock philosophical debates, and wisecracks his way through this age of opportunity and intrigue, disciples in tow.The explosive popularity of the original collection from the late 1000s, attributed to literatus-extraordinaire Su Shi, inspired sequels centuries later: in 1516 by precocious teenager Lu Cai; and in 1608 by whimsical retiree Tu Benjun. Together, these three books represent a time-honored tradition of Chinese humor as well as a light-hearted interpretation of a bygone age that remained of enduring importance to the writers' own day and age. Translated in full for the first time by Elizabeth Smithrosser, with an introduction and explanatory notes, this volume introduces a once bestselling, if today much overlooked, tradition of Chinese literature to new audiences. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 243mm Item Length: 164mm Item Width: 20mm Author: Su Shi, Lu Cai, Tu Benjun Translator: Elizabeth Smithrosser Contributor: Elizabeth Smithrosser (Translated by) Genre: Literary Criticism Book Series: Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature Item Weight: 408g Release Year: 2023 Missing Information?
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