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Provides a complete and annotated translation of the famous "Chin P'ing Mei", an anonymous sixteenth-century Chinese novel that focuses on the domestic life of Hsi-men Ch'ing, a corrupt, upwardly mobile merchant in a provincial town, who maintains a harem of six wives and concubines.
This is the first complete English translation of world literature and will immediately supersede all existing partial and abridged translations in that language. Even aside from the stunning achievement of the translation itself, the book represents a lifetime of meticulous scholarship on an enormous number of Sinological subjects. This work is the culmination of David Roy's entire scholarly career and a compendium of his vast learning in all phases of traditional Chinese civilization. -- Andrew Plaks, Princeton University
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In the first volume of a five-volume set, the author provides a complete and annotated translation of The Plum in the Golden Vase or, Chin P'ing Mei, an anonymous 16th-century Chinese novel that focuses on the domestic life of Hsi-men Ch'ing, a corrupt, upwardly mobile merchant in a provincial town, who maintains a harem of six wives and concubines.
This work, known primarily for its erotic realism, is also a landmark in the development of the narrative art form - not only from a specifically Chinese perspective, but also in a world-historical context.
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The Plum in the Golden Vase or, Chin P'ing Mei, Volume One has been highly praised for its scholarly contribution and translation quality. Reviewers commend David Tod Roy's energetic engagement with the original text, surpassing previous versions. His translation is described as definitive and a tremendous achievement, offering readers a remarkable experience.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780691016146
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 1997
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 40 line illus.
Contributors:
- Edited and translated by David Tod Roy
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1077g
Pages: 520
About the Author
David Tod Roy (19332016) was professor emeritus of Chinese literature at the University of Chicago. His monumental five-volume translation of the Chin P'ing Mei was completed in 2013.
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