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The misadventures of Master Mugwort : a joke book trilogy from imperial China : Aizi zashuo, Aizi hou yu, Aizi waiyu / Su Shi, Lu Cai, Tu Benjun ; translated by Elizabeth Smithrosser = Sū Shi, Lù Cǎi, Tù Běnjùn.
Van Pelt Library PL2685.A79 E5 2023
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Su, Shi, 1037-1101, author.
- Lu, Cai, 1497-1537, author.
- Tu, Benjun, -1622, author.
- Series:
- Hsu-Tang Library of classical Chinese literature
- The Hsu-Tang library of classical Chinese literature
- Language:
- Chinese
- English
- Subjects (All):
- China--History--Warring States, 403-221 B.C--Humor.
- China.
- Genre:
- humor.
- Humor.
- Anecdotes.
- Bilingual books.
- Physical Description:
- xliii, 163 pages : maps ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
- Language Note:
- Side-by-side English and Chinese text (bilingual).
- Summary:
- A bilingual 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. Includes explanatory notes.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9780197585603
- 0197585604
- OCLC:
- 1382526355
- Publisher Number:
- 99996752848
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