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The three kingdoms yu sumei translation the scholars. Romance of the three kingdoms recorded stories of a buddhist monk called pujing, who was a friend of guan yu. Part historical and part legend, the romance of the three kingdoms. I currently have the yu sumei version, is the moss roberts considered superior to all others. The sacred oath translation by kuanchung, lo, iverson, ronald c, sumei, yu isbn. I dont have a point of reference, but i would consider the yu sumei version to be quite dry though i have no other point of reference regarding three kingdoms books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Luo guanzhong has 195 books on goodreads with 366 ratings. Yu sumei translator of romance of the three kingdoms. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the han dynasty, when china broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population were either killed or driven from their homes. She has translated several english language books into chinese and is the.
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The epic chinese tale of loyalty and war in a dynamic new translation ebook. A biographical dictionary of later han to the three kingdoms 23 220 ad. What is the best translation of romance of the three kingdoms. What do you think of the newest romance of the three kingdoms. Pujing made his first appearance during guans arduous journey of crossing five passes and slaying six generals, in which he warned guan of an assassination plot. Three kingdoms, a historical novel by guanzhong luo. Luo guanzhong, yu sumei and ronald c iverson are translator and. Ronald c iverson the three kingdoms is the epic saga of loyalty and treachery, brotherhood and rivalryand the deeds of legendary heroes and villains during one of the most tumultuous periods in chinese history. This edition features 280 integrated woodcuts from a 19thcentury edition, sourced with the kind assistance of frances wood, curator of chinese collections at the british library. Yu sumei translator of romance of the three kingdoms book 1. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Romance of the three kingdoms vol 1 gets free book. Jan 12, 2014 yu sumei is a professor of english at east china normal university.
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