{"product_id":"the-misadventures-of-master-mugwort-su-shi-9780197585603","title":"The Misadventures of Master Mugwort: A Joke Book Trilogy from Imperial China","description":"\u003cem\u003eThe Hsu-Tang Library \u003c\/em\u003epresents authoritative and eminently readable translations of classical Chinese literature, in bilingual editions, ranging across three millennia and the entire Sinitic world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Misadventures of Master Mugwort: A Joke Book Trilogy from Imperial China\u003c\/em\u003e is a translation of three collections of humorous episodes revolving around the beloved fictional character of Master Mugwort (Aizi). Set in the ancient Warring States period, Master Mugwort counsels kings in the art of statecraft, takes on other masters in mock philosophical debates, and wisecracks his way through this age of opportunity and intrigue, disciples in tow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe explosive popularity of the original collection from the late 1000s, attributed to literatus-extraordinaire Su Shi, inspired sequels centuries later: in 1516 by precocious teenager Lu Cai; and in 1608 by whimsical retiree Tu Benjun. Together, these three books represent a time-honored tradition of Chinese humor as well as a light-hearted interpretation of a bygone age that remained of enduring importance to the writers' own day and age. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTranslated in full for the first time by Elizabeth Smithrosser, with an introduction and explanatory notes, this volume introduces a once bestselling, if today much overlooked, tradition of Chinese literature to new audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Su Shi, Lu Cai, Tu Benjun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0197585604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197585603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/26\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.40w x 1.40d","brand":"Su Shi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44365454115071,"sku":"9780197585603","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_119f4769-166c-4091-806e-b56c8c5cccd5.jpg?v=1697058604","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-misadventures-of-master-mugwort-su-shi-9780197585603","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}