A sequel to the classic Chinese novel "Chin Ping Mei," this book
details the lives, fates, and afterlives of the wealthy businessman
Hsi Men and his six wives. Readers will be drawn into the exciting
story and fascinated by the dramatic historical background of
twelfth-century China. Intriguing chapter headings include
"Frightened by a bad Dream, Moon Lady sacrifices her Pearls. The
Abbess Pi has an amorous Relationship with a Monk disguised as a
Nun" and "A white Eyeball looks down upon the forlorn little Boy;
no one takes Pity on him. Four Lives are sacrificed to Greed for
yellow Gold."
General
| Imprint: |
Kegan Paul
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
November 2005 |
| First published: |
2005 |
| Authors: |
, Vladimir
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
432 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7103-0798-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7103-0798-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780710307989 |
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