The water margin book

Among the themes addressed in this novel are the abuse of power by officials, the unjust punishment of the loyal and the power of chivalry and loyalty. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. 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. Buy the water margin book online at low prices in india. Chairman mao zedong also criticized water margin because of its antigovernment sentiment. So now that weve gotten to chapter 2 i want to point out some great examples of my favorite things about water margin. The water margin essence chinese edition shi naian, luo guanzhong on. Whoever reads it will find a well conceived ethic, romance, violence, and nobility of spirit. It was produced by cctv with zhang jizhong as producer. The first part of water margin will be a reread for me because ive read the first two volumes of the dentyoung translation. 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. What a hao han should be most ashamed of, what makes him a laughing stock, is to be swayed by born marrow male bodily fluid. In addition to authoring the water margin, he was also the teacher of lo kuanchung, the author of romance of the three kingdoms. The book reads like a traditional english fairytale with a twist.

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. The earliest extant complete printed edition of water margin is a 100 chapter book dating from the late16th century in 1589. I found the kindle format well suited to a book of this size. The 108 stars of destiny are at the core of the plot of water margin. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading water margin. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Water margin by shi nai an, luo guanzhong nook book. The first japanese translation of the story of water margin by scholar kanzan okajima, appeared in the 18th century. The novel water margin by shi naian details the rise and fall of a group of bandits during the time of the song dynasty in china. In circular road village he receives three heavenly books chapter 43 the false li kui robs lone travellers on the road black whirlwind kills four tigers on yiling mountain chapter 44. 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 chinese classics sun, christine, naian, shi, chiang, shirley on. Based upon the historical bandit song jiang and his companions, this chinese equivalent of the english classic robin hood and his merry men is an epic tale of rebellion against tyranny and has been thrilling and inspiring readers for hundreds of years. Song jiang, the leader of the liangshan marsh outlaws. This is the beginning of the water margin was introduced into japan. The classic chinese novel tuttle classics 9780804840958. Which english translation of the chinese classic the water margin is the best. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the song dynasty. Another edition, with 120 chapters by yang dingjian, has been preserved from the reign of the wanli emperor 15731620 in the ming dynasty.

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. Considered one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature, the novel is written in vernacular chinese rather than classical chinese. Which english translation of the chinese classic the water. His translation of the water margin was the first to closely follow the text of the chinese.

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Before a chinese ghost story, there was this fantastic series set during fuedal japan. The first english translation was done by american writer pearl buck in 1933 who titled her work all men are brothers. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The 108 stars of destiny are at the core of the plot of the chinese classical novel shui hu zhuan, which was written by shi naian in the 14th century and is commonly translated as water margin, outlaws of the marsh, or all men are brothers. Made in two seasons of episodes each by nippon television it was shown in japan in 1973 and 1974 as suikoden. The novel has also been adapted for stage and screen and for comic books. Jackson first came into contact with chinese culture through his involvement with presbyterian missionary efforts. The water margin 1972 directed by chang cheh, pao hsueh. Outlaws of the marsh, aka the water margin and other titles, is an epic chinese novel about. Dec 31, 2018 an overview of the podcast and an introduction to the water margin, aka outlaws of the marsh, one of chinas great classic literary works. The hero, lin chung, was the right hand soldier of his boss kao chu.

Romance of the three kingdoms, journey to the west, water margin, and dream of the rest chamber. His translation of the water margin was the first to closely follow the text of the chinese original. In essence, the story of water margin is a novel written out of. 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 novel water margin by shi naian details the rise and fall of a group of bandits during the time of the song. Yueh wah, ti lung, wu ma, ku feng etc are barely in it. We recommend booking water margin and the three kingdoms scenic tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The water margin is a 1998 chinese television series adapted from shi naians classical novel of the same title. 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. His translation of the water margin was the first to follow the text of the chinese original closely.

What is the best english translation of the water margin. These stories take place at the end of the northern song. The book, conventionally attributed to an otherwise obscure yuan dynasty figure called shi naian, takes the form of a skein of connected tales. Many books in the west have portrayed asia, and china in particular.

The water margin audiobook by shi naian, christine sun. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The water margin by shih naian, 9780804840958, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It concerns 108 people who, for various reasons, defy local authorities and join a bandit force hiding out on a marshsurrounded mountain. On the water white streak in the waves gets his revenge the outlaws of. This book relives the most stirring chapters in the novel which have be. See all 1 water margin and the three kingdoms scenic tours on tripadvisor. Buck in 1933 as all men are brothers, the original edition of the j. Sep 15, 20 shi naian 129671, was a classical chinese author attributed as the first compiler of water margin from suzhou. Mar 04, 2020 while chinese in origin, the themes of the water margin are universal enough that it has served as a source of inspiration for numerous movies, television shows and video games up to the present day.

This podcast is an english retelling of the classic chinese novel water margin, aka outlaws of the marsh. Jun 01, 2007 water margin is wellknown as one of the four greatest chinese literary classics. Kind of like an audio book, but more conversational and with more background info to help you appreciate this work of classic chinese literature. Water margin states several times that hao han have little interest in women. Outlaws of the marsh, aka the water margin and other titles, is an epic chinese novel about rebels, resistance, war, and friendship. 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. The famous sinologist okajima kanzan 16741728 in the edo period is the first japanese translation of the water margin. Water margin also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale of the marshes, all men are. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 12, 2012 it should be stated that i did not read any of the translated versions of.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After fighting a dangerous battle for his master, lin chung return. Water margin online english free download and software. Chapter 32 this explicit prohibition reflects the general suppression of romantic love in the hanchinese tradition. Narrow margins a laughoutloud book about life on the. Water margin chinese novel britannica encyclopedia britannica. Water margin tales of the marshes kindle edition by shi, naian. Water margin and the three kingdoms scenic wuxi 2020 all.

The water margin shui hu zhuan is one of the most surprising classics of chinese literature. English retelling of the classic chinese novel water margin, aka outlaws of the marsh. Although song jiang is only a lowly local government official, he i. 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. The water margin is a japanese television series based on water margin, one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature. Girt stronghold chao gai wins a battle in liangshan marsh chapter 20 the men of liangshan marsh make chao gai their chief liu tang leaves yuncheng town on a moonlit night chapter 21 drunk, the old bawd beats tang the ox song jiang slays poxi in a fit of anger chapter 22. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The series also featured action choreography by yuen wooping. Water margin is wellknown as one of the four greatest chinese literary classics.

The water margin introduces dozens of characters in the first half hour, only to have them all disappear until the finale. The earliest extant complete printed edition of water margin is a 100chapter book dating from the late16th century in 1589. Water margin is one of the well known novels from china, featuring 108 heroes gathered at mount liangshan together with timely rain songjiang, the black tornado likui and other heroic stories will. In addition to authoring water margin, he was also the teacher of lo kuanchung, author of romance of the three kingdoms.

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. Water margin suffered several official bans under the mongol yuan and manchu qing dynasties. Li kui, one of the characters in the water margin, battles tigers after they killed his mother. Chinese rare book collection, library of congress, asian division. Outlaws of the marsh water margin project gutenberg self. Outlaws of the marsh the water margin, translated by sidney shapiro, 4 volume complete set in slipcase. Buy the water margin book online at best prices in india on. The water margin takes the peasant uprising led by songjiang as the main subjects, and artistically reappears the tragic pictures of the. The water margin, also known in english as outlaws of the marsh or all men are brothers, is one of the most powerful narratives to emerge from china. However, all men are brothers by pearl buck is the favorite version of my chinese studies professor, victor mair at upenn.

Altogether there are 105 men and three women among the notable characters in the liangshan band. I really would like to read it, but cant seem to figure out which translation is best. 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 novel attributed to shih naian. Jackson, with foreword and the occasional tweak by edwin lowe. There is a group of four books labeled the classic chinese novels. Water margin project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Nearly a thousand years ago in ancient china, there was a cruel government. Its variations are so extreme as to make the work the most textually complex in chinese literature. Jan 14, 2019 the water margin, also known in english as outlaws of the marsh or all men are brothers, is one of the most powerful narratives to emerge from china. Song jiang once articulated this code of sexual repression. May 01, 2010 this is a very long but worthwhile book. A japanese heard the story in the book, and hoping to get it, the chinese businessman gave the book to him. Outlaws of the marsh 4volume boxed set by shi naian. My father and i have been slowly working our way through them over the years, and he gifted me a copy of water margin by shi naian this past christmas.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading water margin tales of the marshes. Chapter 32 this explicit prohibition reflects the general suppression of. Based on the taoist concept that each persons destiny is tied to a star of destiny, the 108 stars of destiny are stars representing 108 demonic overlords who were banished by the deity shangdi. Its not difficult to understand why, in chinese tradition, the water margin is considered one of the great chinese books.

Water margin, also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale. It should be stated that i did not read any of the translated versions of. Water margin, ancient chinese vernacular novel known from several widely varying manuscripts under the name shuihuzhuan. 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. Zhong yi shui hu zhuan the story of water margin, loyalty and righteousness, shi naian. Outlaws of the marsh 4volume boxed set by shi naian goodreads. Outlaws of the marsh water margin project gutenberg.