{"product_id":"the-water-margin-outlaws-of-the-marsh-the-epic-tale-of-brotherhood-bravery-and-rebellion-in-imperial-china-paperback","title":"The Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh: The Epic Tale of Brotherhood, Bravery and Rebellion in Imperial China - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShi Naian\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJ. H. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eEdwin Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/i\u003e] is a great pageant of China. I think it is one of the most magnificent pageants ever made of any people.\" --Pearl S. Buck\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic tale set in 12th century Imperial China, and is 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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 corrupt officials, where their popularity among the local populace only grows. Through intricate schemes, epic battles, narrow escapes and unexpected treachery, the heroes vow to fight to the death for freedom and for their loyalty and love for one another. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book's intriguing cast of characters, all revered folk heroes in China today, includes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSong Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e: The charismatic leader of the rebellion, who assembles the band of outcasts and leads them into battle against overwhelming odds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSun Erniang\u003c\/b\u003e: A determined female warrior whose courage inspires her male comrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWu Song\u003c\/b\u003e: Fierce and audacious, with a reputation matched only by his love of wine and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePan Jinliang\u003c\/b\u003e: A beautiful and mysterious temptress known as one of the most notorious villains in Chinese literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamous for its bawdy language, this new edition restores passages omitted in all other English versions because they were thought to be too racy. A detailed introduction by Edwin Lowe explains how the book's core message of courage and loyalty has captured the imagination of Chinese readers and continues to resonate with them today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShi Naian\u003c\/b\u003e is considered one of the greatest writers in the history of Chinese literature. In addition to authoring \u003ci\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/i\u003e, he was the mentor to Lo Kuan-chung, author of the monumental work \u003ci\u003eRomance of the Three Kingdoms\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. H. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e came to China as a Presbyterian missionary. His translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/i\u003e is the first complete one to follow the text of the Chinese original closely. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdwin Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 848\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 8 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52039531135277,"sku":"9784805317877","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/as144nacmn9784805317877.webp?v=1777942193","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-water-margin-outlaws-of-the-marsh-the-epic-tale-of-brotherhood-bravery-and-rebellion-in-imperial-china-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}