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I want to read "Journey to the West," "The Water Margin Tales," "Dream of Red Mansions," and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Can someone recommend publishers or translators for any versions of these?
Thanks in advance.
11 years 22 weeks ago in Arts & Entertainment - China
All are readily available on www.amazon.com. Look here for example:
Journey to the West (Chinese Classics, Classic Novel in 4 Volumes) [Box set] [Paperback]Wu Cheng'en (Author), W.J.F. Jenner (Translator) 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews) | Like (24) Price:$44.95 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details In Stock.
Thanks 981977405 and pogger23.
I'm in Beijing now and have seen all of these books at the Beijing Language and Cultural Institute. I just wasn't sure if they were the best translations available (not that I have any idea which translations are good).
For example, I know that there are at least two translations of "Dream of Red Mansions" because I read a version different from the one I saw at Beijing Language and Cultural Institute, but I don't really know which is better. I can't remember where I saw them, but a few years ago, I also found versions of some of those classics with Chinese on one page and an English translation on the opposite page.
From what you might have heard or read, could someone recommend a publisher or translator?
Thanks again.