On the water white streak in the waves gets his revenge the outlaws of the marsh. Which english translation of the chinese classic the water. For starters, there are at least three versions of the book. Shi naian 129671, was a classical chinese author attributed as the first compiler of water margin from suzhou. Water margin 14th century chinese novel, attributed to shi naian, about how a group of 108 outlaws gather at mt liang to form a sizable army, are eventually granted amnesty, and campaign to resist invaders and suppress rebels. The water margin, moral criticism, and cultural confrontation.
It is the first history of china written in a biographicthematic style jizhuanti, in which biographies of different type, treatises and tables are combined the original name of the book was taishigong shu. While most attribute the novel to shi naian, some believe that the novel, or portions of it, was written or revised by others, such as luo guanzhong the author of romance of the three kingdoms, shi hui and guo xun. When yang xiong and shi xiu reached liang shan and pleaded to chao and song for help, chao was outraged at the trio, believing that they have sullied liang shans reputation by committing petty thefts under their name. Since its publication over three centuries ago, there have been different interpretations of the moral significance of the actions performed by the outlaws gathering at the mountain of the liang liangshan. Shi qian is a fictional character in water margin, one of the four great classical novels in chinese literature. Hu shih countered in his research on water margin that guo xuns name was used as a disguise for the real author of water margin. Jun 01, 2007 water margin is wellknown as one of the four greatest chinese literary classics. Jun 10, 2010 the water margin shui hu zhuan is one of the most surprising classics of chinese literature. Euryale seed, also called fox nut or qian shi in mandarin, is a unique chinese herb and culinary ingredient from yangtze river delta.
Wu yong sends shi qian to steal armor tang long lures xu ning up the mountain. The one hundred chapter version, which is the standard one has a bittersweet ending. Shi en once more controls his mengzhou establishment chapter 30 shi en three times enters the condemned cell wu song goes wild at flying. His translation of the water margin was the first to follow the text of the chinese original closely. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Outlaws of the marsh chinese classics, classic novel in 4 volumes.
There is still uncertainty on the authorship of water margin, which in any case derived from many sources and many hands. Water margin also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale of the marshes, all men are brothers, men of the marshes or the marshes of mount liang, is a 14th century chinese novel attributed to shi naian. Water margin shui hu zhuan, sometimes abbreviated to shui hu, also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale of the marshes, all men are brothers, men of the marshes, or the marshes of mount liang, is a novel attributed to shi naian. The water margin by shi naian meet your next favorite book. Sep 01, 20 shi naian 129671, was a classical chinese author attributed as the first compiler of water margin from suzhou.
Pity the book did not reveal where he went after he left shi jin. Qian xiyan also stated in xi gu that guo edited water margin before. Water margin is a novel based on the outlaw song jiang and his 36 companions. Zhang shun, alias white stripe in the waves edo period, 19th century utagawa kuniyoshi. Shiji records of the grand scribe is a very famous universal history of early china and the first of the official dynastic histories zhengshi. Attributed to shi naian and luo guanzhong, the novel details the trials and tribulations of one hundred and eight outlaws during the early 12th. I really would like to read it, but cant seem to figure out which translation is best. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The water margin real reads real reads ltd by shi naian paperback water margin text design he is able retelling cool names literacy literature reading products one hundred and eight heroes from the chinese tale, the water margin. Peeled, taken seeds out, then shelled and dried in the sun. Even if the title suggests that this book might be a continuation of sima qians text, it is listed among the commentaries on the shiji, and must thus have been a such. There is scant biographical record of sima qian, although the historian does provide autobiographical insight in his private magnum opus, the shi ji historical records also known by variants, a history of the world known to china. Here is a list of famous books well, famous to english readers written by mainland or greater chinaborn authors. This is the first book of the fivevolume dentyoung translation of one of the four great chinese classics, commonly known as water margin.
The outlaws of the marsh shi naian and luo guanzhong 7. Considered one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature, the novel is written in vernacular chinese rather than classical chinese the story, set in the song dynasty, tells of. Dai bufan had a differing view, as he suspected that guo wrote water margin, and then used shi naian to conceal his identity as the author of the novel. One of the things that intrigues me are the seemingly recycled characters from rottk. Originally written by shi naian of qiantang, and arranged by luo guanzhong. If it were true that nothing happened, what would we have to tell in this book. This is a thread to discuss water margin also known as outlaws of the marsh or all men are brothers and its adaptations. They were recorded in history of the song dynasty of the twentyfour histories. I have, however, seen a couple movies and read quite a bit online. Some might be linked through characters nickname in the novel. The chinese classic the water margin is a collection of stories about 108 outlaws seeking refuge in shandong province at mount liang which, at 200 m above sea level, corresponds more to the dutch or english idea of a mountain and would better be called a hill within a then marshland. Water margin or outlaws of the marsh traditional chinese.
Water margin shui hu zhuan discussion topic tv tropes. Jun 10, 2010 in addition to authoring water margin, he was also the teacher of lo kuanchung, author of romance of the three kingdoms. Introduction and prologue wm 1 posted on january 6, 2017 by kate elliott most fridays in 2017 i hope to post a brief mention of the latest chapters ive read in my 2017 classics read. Du qians nickname comes from his height, and likewise, mano is the tallest. Her charming style and understanding of storytelling brings an engaging mood and humour to her work. The group was active in the huai river region and surrendered to the government in 1121. Water margin project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Shuihu zhuan, also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale of the marshes, all men are brothers, men of the marshes or the marshes of mount liang, is a 14thcentury chinese novel attributed to shi naian. Outlaws of the marsh water margin project gutenberg self. The water margin shuihu zhuan is one of the four great classical novels of china.
Qian xiyan also stated in xi gu that guo xun edited water. In addition to authoring water margin, he was also the teacher of lo kuanchung, author of romance of the three kingdoms. Water margin also known as outlaws of the marsh or all men are brothers is a bandit roman developed from folktales about the real life rebel song jiang who led a peasant uprising in the early twelfth century. Shi naian is one of the respected elders of chinese literature. Water margin book discussion bandit kings of ancient. The earliest extant complete edition of water margin is a 100chapter printed book dating from the mid16th. The earliest extant complete printed edition of water margin is a 100chapter book dating from the late16th century in 1589. Jan, 2020 there is scant biographical record of sima qian, although the historian does provide autobiographical insight in his private magnum opus, the shi ji historical records also known by variants, a history of the world known to china. Water margin, also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale of the marshes, all men are brothers, men of the marshes or the marshes of mount liang, is a chinese novel attributed to shi naian. While most attribute the novel to shi naian, 12 some believe that the novel, or portions of it, was written or revised by others, such as luo guanzhong the author of romance of the three kingdoms, shi hui and guo xun.
Many books in the west have portrayed asia, and china in particular, as being a place where people blend in, go along to get along, or submit to authority out of confucian filial piety. Water margin is wellknown as one of the four greatest chinese literary classics. The water margin shui hu zhuan is one of the greatest chinese novels. Liu zaifu argues that the novel has contributed to the moral downfall of the chinese people. Chairman mao zedong also criticized water margin because of its antigovernment sentiment. The story is an action filled romp with a band of loosely associated outlaws who take the countryside by storm in a variety of ways that generally end with a sword fight, sling of arrows or other violent means of dying. Su xing held the five spirits heavenly book blooming water scroll. Jackson first came into contact with chinese culture through his involvement with presbyterian missionary efforts. As early as about 2,000 years ago, it was hailed as a topgrade tonic that could help longevity and stay young. The water margin outlaws of the marsh by shi naian, translation by j. The water margin is the first of the great chinese novels that ive read and i generally enjoyed it.
Jackson, with foreword and the occasional tweak by edwin lowe. The name of song jiang appeared in the chapter of emperor huizong of song while the activities of. Its variations are so extreme as to make the work the most textually complex in chinese literature. The outlaws of the marsh world public library ebooks. As with the other chinese classic that ive read, the journey to the west, it was evidently written to entertain, being a quick read with generous servings of humor and action, and occasional asides to the reader. Hu shih felt that the draft of water margin was done by luo guanzhong, and. Water margin academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Or the 108 heroes by guanzhong, luo, naian, shi isbn. Water margin, ancient chinese vernacular novel known from several widely. Water margin, also known as outlaws of the marsh, all men are brothers, men of the marshes, or the marshes of mount liang, is one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature. Nicknamed flea on a drum, he ranks 107th among the 108 stars of destiny and 71st among the 72 earthly fiends.
This study guide consists of approximately 48 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of water margin. They travel to the zhu family inn where there is a. This is a thread to discuss water margin also known as outlaws of the marsh or all men are brothers and its adaptations for starters, there are at least three versions of the book. Dai bufan had a differing view, as he suspected that guo xun wrote water margin, and then used shi naian to conceal his identity as the author of the novel. The water margin, moral degradation, and the virtue of. There is considerable debate on the authorship of water margin. When he was a young ambitious rebel in 1917, mao zedong debated with his friends the best way to protect china from the threatened invasion by japanese army. The ripe seeds of the annual plant euryale ferox salisb.
The group was active in the huai river region and eventually surrendered to government troops in 1121. These characters were very peculiar, appearing to be just like a river, faintly carrying a chill that intimidated people. While most attribute the novel to shi naian, 11 12 there were some who believe that the novel, or portions of it, was written by others, such as luo guanzhong the author of romance of the three kingdoms, shi hui and guo xun. Some modern scholars doubt that shi actually existed, and believe his was a teacher of luo guanzhong, who was attributed as a main compiler of romance of three kingdoms. Cloud ponds chapter 31 general zhangs blood spatters the duck and drake bower pilgrim wu song at night travels centipede ridge the outlaws of the marsh the outlaws of the marsh 2. Shi works to develop innovative statistical study design to run more efficient clinical trials that deliver effective, novel treatments to patients with cancer. When shi qian whos a professional cat burglar stole the inns rooster for food and was discovered, the innkeeper accused the trio of being liang shan bandits. Altogether there are 105 men and three women among the notable characters in the liangshan band. It tells the stories of a group of heroes, who stand for different classes of people daring to struggle against the corruption and oppression of the times.
Attributed to shi naian, whom some believe to be luo guanzhong, the novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid song dynasty. These liangshan outlaws have generally been praised for their courage. Water margin suffered several official bans under the mongol yuan and manchu qing dynasties. Considered one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature, the novel is written in vernacular chinese rather than classical chinese.
These chinese bandits have much in common with the social bandits robin hood and his merry men, and cowboys and gun fighters of western movies. Like chaoyun, my love of water margin sprouted from this game and i have yet to read the book in full. As early as about 2,000 years ago, it was hailed as a topgrade tonic that could help longevity and stay young looking by the divine farmers materia medica. Water margin, ancient chinese vernacular novel known from several widely varying manuscripts under the name shuihuzhuan. Water margin book discussion bandit kings of ancient china. Shi jin also has dragon tattoos on his body, much like kowloon does.
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