For the first time in English, experience the complete Yan Yi Bian (艷異編) - a celebrated Ming dynasty anthology of romantic and supernatural tales compiled by Wang Shizhen (王世貞, 1526 - 1590), one of the most influential literary figures of his era.
These enchanting narratives transport readers into a world where celestial maidens descend from starlit heavens, fox spirits test the boundaries of mortal love, and dreams become doorways to realms beyond imagination. Beginning with the iconic tale of the scholar Guo Han and the Weaver Girl - whose moonlit romance has captivated Chinese readers for centuries - this collection weaves together stories of passion, transformation, and the eternal dance between human longing and cosmic fate.
Drawing from earlier classical sources while bearing Wang Shizhen's distinctive literary sensibility, the Yan Yi Bian stands as a masterwork of the chuanqi tradition - tales of the strange and marvelous that would later inspire countless works of Chinese literature and opera.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. For the first time in English, experience the complete Yan Yi Bian () - a celebrated Ming dynasty anthology of romantic and supernatural tales compiled by Wang Shizhen (, 1526 - 1590), one of the most influential literary figures of his era.These enchanting narratives transport readers into a world where celestial maidens descend from starlit heavens, fox spirits test the boundaries of mortal love, and dreams become doorways to realms beyond imagination. Beginning with the iconic tale of the scholar Guo Han and the Weaver Girl - whose moonlit romance has captivated Chinese readers for centuries - this collection weaves together stories of passion, transformation, and the eternal dance between human longing and cosmic fate.Drawing from earlier classical sources while bearing Wang Shizhen's distinctive literary sensibility, the Yan Yi Bian stands as a masterwork of the chuanqi tradition - tales of the strange and marvelous that would later inspire countless works of Chinese literature and opera.This Edition Features: First complete English translationTranslated by Valentin Saric via most cutting edge AI tech of the 21st centuryIntroduction contextualizing Ming dynasty supernatural fiction This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798249985684
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. For the first time in English, experience the complete Yan Yi Bian () - a celebrated Ming dynasty anthology of romantic and supernatural tales compiled by Wang Shizhen (, 1526 - 1590), one of the most influential literary figures of his era.These enchanting narratives transport readers into a world where celestial maidens descend from starlit heavens, fox spirits test the boundaries of mortal love, and dreams become doorways to realms beyond imagination. Beginning with the iconic tale of the scholar Guo Han and the Weaver Girl - whose moonlit romance has captivated Chinese readers for centuries - this collection weaves together stories of passion, transformation, and the eternal dance between human longing and cosmic fate.Drawing from earlier classical sources while bearing Wang Shizhen's distinctive literary sensibility, the Yan Yi Bian stands as a masterwork of the chuanqi tradition - tales of the strange and marvelous that would later inspire countless works of Chinese literature and opera.This Edition Features: First complete English translationTranslated by Valentin Saric via most cutting edge AI tech of the 21st centuryIntroduction contextualizing Ming dynasty supernatural fiction This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798249985684
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