The Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh
The Epic Tale of Brotherhood, Bravery and Rebellion in Imperial China
$48.17
- Paperback
848 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2024
Summary
The Water Margin is an epic tale set in 12th century Imperial China, one of the earliest and greatest masterpieces of Chinese fiction. Weaving together historical details and memorable characters, it tells the exciting story of a rebellion against tyranny set amidst the turmoil of a crumbling empire.
In this action-packed story, a desperate band of outlaws are drawn together by fate and a shared desire for justice. They are pursued to remote marshes near Liangshan Mountain by…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9784805317877 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 4805317876 |
| Author: | Shi Naian, J.H. Jackson, Edwin Lowe |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 848 |
| Release Date: | 31 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 709g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 130mm x 46mm |
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Named One of 50 Books Every Man Should Read Before Turning 50 according to Men’s Health Magazine… “A delightful example in the genre of ‘rule breakers having adventures,’ its righteous bandits on the edge of society join the company of knights errant, ronin, Robin Hood, and the outlaws of the American West.”“…if the tale of Robin Hood had a cast as big as The Iliad with the cultural importance of The Odyssey it would begin to be comparable to [The Water Margin]” —CastaliaHouse
About The Author
Shi Naian
Shi Naian is considered one of the greatest writers in the history of Chinese literature. In addition to authoring The Water Margin, he was the mentor to Lo Kuan-chung, author of the monumental work Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
J. H. Jackson came to China as a Presbyterian missionary. His translation of The Water Margin is the first complete one to follow the text of the Chinese original closely.
Edwin Lowe is a publisher and educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of Asian Studies. He has taught at Macquarie University, the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales in Australia.
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