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". . . . [Strassberg's] work joins the ranks of Yuan Ke, Remi Mathieu and Riccardo Fracasso as being the best translation in its own language—here, English—as well as a must read for all those whose penchant is ancient Chinese studies." * T'uong Pao *
“Richard Strassberg brings the book to life for modern readers by weaving together translations from the work itself with information from other texts to illustrate the world of early China.” * Asian Art *
"Strassberg deftly balances the line between translation and transliteration. . . . The combination of text and lavish illustrations does indeed provide both specialists and non-specialists a portal into the imaginative world of Shanhai jing with its wondrous and mythical creatures." * Asian Folklore Studies *

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Editorial Notes
Introduction
Plates I to LXXVI for the Guideways through Mountains and Seas
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Glossary Index
Index

A Chinese Bestiary

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/03/2018
      ISBN13: 9780520298514, 978-0520298514
      ISBN10: 0520298519
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      Art & Photography The arts: general topics Folklore studies / Study of myth

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      ". . . . [Strassberg's] work joins the ranks of Yuan Ke, Remi Mathieu and Riccardo Fracasso as being the best translation in its own language—here, English—as well as a must read for all those whose penchant is ancient Chinese studies." * T'uong Pao *
      “Richard Strassberg brings the book to life for modern readers by weaving together translations from the work itself with information from other texts to illustrate the world of early China.” * Asian Art *
      "Strassberg deftly balances the line between translation and transliteration. . . . The combination of text and lavish illustrations does indeed provide both specialists and non-specialists a portal into the imaginative world of Shanhai jing with its wondrous and mythical creatures." * Asian Folklore Studies *

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations
      Preface
      Editorial Notes
      Introduction
      Plates I to LXXVI for the Guideways through Mountains and Seas
      Notes
      Selected Bibliography
      Glossary Index
      Index

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