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Summary:

"Shen Fu's Six Records of a Life Adrift is the most intimate document at our disposal of private life in late imperial China. Graham Sanders now provides us with a new translation for the 21st century, which is not only well researched but also highly readable." Wilt Idema, Harvard University "This delightful nineteenth-century narrative, which has charmed Chinese audiences for over a century, has finally found its match in this new translation by Graham Sanders. His rendering in English comes from a deep understanding of the language, style and artistic structure of the original, and is enriched by informative notes explaining the differences between Chinese and Western culture. What this unforgettable confessional prose has to show us about human nature is clearly expressed." Milena Dolezelova-Velingerova, University of Toronto"Shen Fu's subtle yet emotional account of his love-match with Chen Yun, their relations with his family, his pastimes with friends and courtesans, his travels far and near, his frustrations with work and his obsessions at play illustrate the life of a Qing lower gentryman in a patriarchal family, but at the same time reveal human complexities that require the nuancing of simplistic over-generalizations about class, gender, tradition, Confucian family values, and the like. This lively new translation-the first in nearly thirty years-clarifies certain passages, helpfully adds section breaks, and provides explanatory footnotes. Also included are a family tree, a chronology, and other useful reference materials. The result is an edition that will enhance discussions in a variety of courses, from Chinese and world history to gender and family history." Sarah Schneewind, University of California at San Diego.

Table of Contents:

• Note on the Translation; Map 1: Wu Region; Map 2: Shen Fu's Travels; Six Records of a Life Adrift; Chronology; Associates and Family Tree; Historical Figures.

Author/Creator:

Shen, Fu, 1763-approximately 1808

Contributors:

Sanders, Graham Martin , translator, writer of introduction, writer of added commentary

Languages:

English
Chinese

Language Notes:

Translated from the Chinese.

Main Work:

Fu sheng liu ji [by Shen, F.] (English)

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Six records of a life adrift [by Shen, F.] (Indianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., ©2011 — ISBN 9781603841986; LCCN 2011015665; OCLC Number 716070347)

Subjects:

Shen, Fu, 1763-approximately 1808 — Translations into English

Authors, Chinese — Biography

History

Shen, Fu, 1763-approximately 1808

Authors, Chinese

Genres:

Biographies

Translations

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on: Print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 148 pages) : illustrations, maps

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

PL2724.H4 Z46513 2011eb

ISBNs:

9781603846660 (electronic bk.)
1603846662 (electronic bk.)
9781603841986 (pbk.) [Invalid]
1603841989 (pbk.) [Invalid]
9781603841993 (cloth) [Invalid]
1603841997 (cloth) [Invalid]

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2011015665 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

755414319