The Misadventures of Master Mugwort is a translation of three collections of humorous episodes revolving around the beloved fictional character of Master Mugwort. Set in the ancient Warring States period, but written over a millennium later, Master Mugwort counsels kings in the art of statecraft, takes on other masters in mock philosophical debates, and wisecracks his way through the intrigue that defined the age, disciples in tow.
The Misadventures of Master Mugwort is a translation of three collections of humorous episodes revolving around the beloved fictional character of Master Mugwort. Set in the ancient Warring States period, but written over a millennium later, Master Mugwort counsels kings in the art of statecraft, takes on other masters in mock philosophical debates, and wisecracks his way through the intrigue that defined the age, disciples in tow.
Produktdetails
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The Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature
Elizabeth Smithrosser is an historian of late imperial China, currently based at the Leiden Institute for Area Studies, Leiden University. Su Shi (1037-1101), to whom Miscellaneous Stories of Master Mugwort has traditionally been attributed, was a scholar-official during the Northern Song period and is one of the most prominent figures in the history of Chinese literature. Lu Cai (1497-1537) was a traveling playwright and diarist active across the vibrant cities of the Yangtze River Delta during the mid-Ming period. Tu Benjun (1542-1622) was an encyclopedia compiler and humorist from the modern-day Ningbo region during the late Ming period.
Inhaltsangabe
Dynastic Timeline for Pre-Modern China Names and Dates of the Warring States Introduction I. Miscellaneous Stories of Master Mugwort II. The Ming Sequels II.a. Further Sayings of Master Mugwort II.b. Outer Sayings of Master Mugwort Appendix 1: Preface to Jest Intrigues of the Five Masters. Appendix 2: Issues of Attribution: Miscellaneous Stories Appendix 3: Table of Pre-Modern Titles List of Abbreviations Bibliography Text-Critical Endnotes
Dynastic Timeline for Pre-Modern China Names and Dates of the Warring States Introduction I. Miscellaneous Stories of Master Mugwort II. The Ming Sequels II.a. Further Sayings of Master Mugwort II.b. Outer Sayings of Master Mugwort Appendix 1: Preface to Jest Intrigues of the Five Masters. Appendix 2: Issues of Attribution: Miscellaneous Stories Appendix 3: Table of Pre-Modern Titles List of Abbreviations Bibliography Text-Critical Endnotes
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