The Song of the Five Phoenixes / (First Complete English Translation) (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Independently Published, 2026

9798247458463

Serie: Libro 8 di 86 - The Ming–Qing Masterworks Series

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Paperback. The Song of the Five Phoenixes () is a rare late-Ming to early-Qing Chinese novel attributed to Yunyangchichidaoren, now presented for the first time in a complete English translation by Valentin Saric.Set during the Jiajing era of the Ming dynasty, the novel opens in a world shaped by moral philosophy, righteous conduct, and the fragile balance between personal virtue and social duty. Through refined prose, poetry, and episodic storytelling, The Song of the Five Phoenixes explores themes of loyalty, integrity, friendship, and ethical responsibility amid political upheaval and personal trials.Unlike later vernacular novels driven primarily by spectacle or fantasy, this work belongs to an earlier literary tradition where moral cultivation, scholarly ideals, and poetic expression stand at the center. Its phoenix symbolism evokes harmony, cultivated talent, and moral excellence - ideals deeply embedded in classical Chinese thought.This edition preserves the structure and spirit of the original Chinese text while rendering it into clear, faithful English, making the work accessible to modern readers without sacrificing its historical voice.This volume is intended for: - Readers of classical and early modern Chinese literature- Scholars and students of Ming-Qing fiction- Fans of historical novels rooted in Confucian ethics- Readers seeking authoritative first English translations of rare textsFeatures of this edition: - First complete English translation- Faithful rendering of prose and poetry- Historical and cultural sensitivity to the original context- Clean, readable English without abridgementA long-hidden voice from China's literary past, The Song of the Five Phoenixes now speaks clearly to the English-speaking world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Song of the Five Phoenixes / (First Complete English Translation) (Paperback)
Autore
Valentin Saric
Editore
Independently Published
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798247458463
Serie
Libro 8 di 86: The Ming–Qing Masterworks Series

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