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OverviewA Tale of Two Kingdoms offers a highly readable translation of the earliest surviving novel written in the Chinese language, Wu Yue chunqiu (The Spring and Autumn Annals of the Kingdoms of Wu and Yue). Composed nearly two millennia ago and featuring some of the most famous characters in Chinese literature, this powerful saga of humiliation, violence, and revenge recounts the battles between the states of Wu and Yue during the Spring and Autumn period (770–481 BCE). In her detailed introduction and annotations, translator Olivia Milburn places the work in its historical and cultural context and explains its ongoing significance in the history of fiction writing in East Asia, making the case that this was, in fact, China's first novel. This approachable translation by one of the leading scholars in the field makes this key text available to specialist and nonspecialist readers alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Olivia Anna Rovsing Milburn , Olivia Anna Rovsing Milburn , Olivia Anna Rovsing MilburnPublisher: State University of New York Press Imprint: State University of New York Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781438499352ISBN 10: 1438499353 Pages: 310 Publication Date: 01 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Textual History of the Wu Yue Chunqiu The Reception of the Wu Yue Chunqiu Narrative in the Wu Yue Chunqiu Translator's Note Timeline of the Kings of Wu and Yue Timeline of Events in the Wu Yue Chunqiu 1. The Traditions: The Story of the Great Lord Protector of Wu 2. The Traditions: The Story of King Shoumeng of Wu 3. The Traditions: The Story of How King Liao Employed Prince Guang 4. The Inner Traditions: The Story of King Helü of Wu 5. The Inner Traditions: The Story of King Fuchai of Wu 6. The Outer Traditions: The Story of King Wuyu of Yue 7. The Outer Traditions: The Story of King Goujian of Yue Becoming a Vassal 8. The Outer Traditions: The Story of King Goujian Returning to His Country 9. The Outer Traditions: The Story of King Goujian's Conspiracy 10. The Outer Traditions: The Story of King Goujian's Attack on Wu Appendix: The Chinese Text Bibliography IndexReviews""Milburn's translation is extremely readable, and she accurately conveys the text's meanings and nuances. Moreover, her introduction—a rich analysis that recounts the reception and textual history of the book—does not disappoint. Drawing on her prodigious knowledge of the Wu and Yue kingdoms and the historical works written on them, she sets forth a bold argument that immediately captures the imagination."" — Keith Knapp, The Citadel """Milburn's translation is extremely readable, and she accurately conveys the text's meanings and nuances. Moreover, her introduction—a rich analysis that recounts the reception and textual history of the book—does not disappoint. Drawing on her prodigious knowledge of the Wu and Yue kingdoms and the historical works written on them, she sets forth a bold argument that immediately captures the imagination."" — Keith Knapp, The Citadel" Author InformationOlivia Milburn is Professor in the School of Chinese at Hong Kong University. She is the author of The Empress in the Pepper Chamber: Zhao Feiyan in History and Fiction and Urbanization in Early and Medieval China: Gazetteers for the City of Suzhou. Her previous translations include Kingdoms in Peril, by Feng Menglong; The Spring and Autumn Annals of Master Yan; and The Glory of Yue: An Annotated Translation of the Yuejue shu. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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