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Two Chinese Detective Stories Pdf, Epub, Ebook THE MONKEY AND THE TIGER: TWO CHINESE DETECTIVE STORIES PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Robert van Gulik | 152 pages | 02 May 2011 | The University of Chicago Press | 9780226848693 | English | Chicago, IL, United States The Monkey and the Tiger: Two Chinese Detective Stories PDF Book Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item In the second story we go forward in time, where Dee is leaving his last Magistrate post to his promotion. Refresh and try again. Robert Hans van Gulik. About Robert van Gulik. Average Rating: 4. Shop Our Brands. I agree to the Terms and Conditions. The first starts with a gibbon dropping an antique ring. The cultural details woven into the stories make these an interesting read for me. Original Title. Get to Know Us. Other editions. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Book Format. This item doesn't belong on this page. Some features of WorldCat will not be available. Detective Paperback Books. Please enter the message. In the first story a gibbon drops a very fancy ring for Dee to collect, which leads to the d Slowly I'm working my way through the Judge Dee mysteries, but don't interpret that as implying that they are a labor. The name field is required. Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Thank you! Mar 26, J Grimsey rated it liked it. How Judge Dee notifies the Garrison at the fort across the flood swollen river to come to their aid is kind of ingenious. Dec 18, Siti Aziz rated it liked it. Linked Data More info about Linked Data. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Mystery fiction. The second story is one of my favorite, because it show Judge Dee on his own with none of his aides to help him. Show more Show less. Being only 5'0" tall, this is no mean feat. In the second, Dee is traveling to the imperial capital to assume a new position when he is separated from his escort by a flood. The atmosphere conveys ancient China vividly, including some heavy handed government officials, wily rascals, seductive women, bitter grievances, upright citizens and many others making this a rich mixture of elements. Details if other :. Format: BOOK. Maybe I just haven't read a Judge Dee mystery in a while, but both of these stories seem to have a hint of misogyny running through them. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. Cancel Forgot your password? The Monkey and the Tiger: Two Chinese Detective Stories Writer Other Editions The second story is one of my favorite, because it show Judge Dee on his own with none of his aides to help him. In the first, a gibbon drops an emerald in the open gallery of Dee's official residence, leading the judge to discover a strangely mutilated body in the woods--and how it got there. One of the Judge Dee Mysteries, a detective series set in China in the first century. Recent searches Clear All. They are very well written and really have a good feel for China in that time and place. About This Item. Two more solid whodunits from Judge Dee's career. China - - History -- Tang dynasty, Jan 15, Timons Esaias rated it really liked it. In a convoluted way, we discover that the murder of the owner of the emerald ring and the smuggling ring Judge Dee has been asked to discover are entwined, leading to a neat solution of both mysteries. Find a copy in the library Finding libraries that hold this item Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Finding libraries that hold this item Published April 1st by University of Chicago Press first published I love them, actually, and I'm doling them out to make them last. Given that the stories are placed in history, about years ago, it seems inappropriate to use the mores of our modern society to bring critical focus on these stories. Detective and mystery stories, English. Want to Read saving…. Search WorldCat Find items in libraries near you. Please enter a valid email address. The Monkey and the Tiger book pairs two unrelated short gong'an detective novels written by Robert van Gulik and set in Imperial China roughly speaking the Tang Dynasty. So if you find a current lower price from an online retailer on an identical, in-stock product, tell us and we'll match it. Please select Ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway. Needless to say, both cases wind up being connected and the obvious suspects are not the real culprits. Chinese Paperback Books. The search leads Judge Dee to discover a murder almost in his own backyard. Oct 03, Janice rated it liked it. I find it an interesting pattern to experience both future knowled Two separate stories, first one takes us back to when Dee was a younger magistrate and Tao Gan is starting off helping Dee discover who killed an older man. The first story is called "The Morning of the Monkey" and is set in the fictional city of Han-yuan in the year That's right. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The second is, like The Haunted Monastery, another isolated house in a storm story, giving van Gulik another great opportunity to show his facility with weather. I agree to the Terms and Conditions. One morning a gibbon drops an emerald ring right at the entrance to Judge Dee's house. Views Read Edit View history. Pricing policy About our prices. Linked Data More info about Linked Data. The Monkey and the Tiger: Two Chinese Detective Stories Reviews Dec 18, Siti Aziz rated it liked it. They are very well written and really have a good feel for China in that time and place. The tiger on the other hand started very dramatically. Send me an email when my question is answered. Linked Data More info about Linked Data. Un libro garbato e misurato di un autore che non conoscevo e la cui biografia mi ha attirato come una calamita. Animal Farm by George Orwell Paperback, 4. Missing Information?. All rights reserved. See more details at Online Price Match. But they are good fun. About this product. The second story, called "The Night of the Tiger", takes place a decade later when Judge Dee is returning to the capital at Chang'an when bandits force Judge Dee to take cover in an isolated country house. I do not understand the fascination with scantily clad women and drawings of them in these books. I've read lots of mysteries but these stand out--I have seldom read anything quite like them I especially recommend Judge Dee if you want to read something besieds American or British mysteries. The name field is required. Jan 15, Timons Esaias rated it really liked it. The cultural details woven into the stories make these an interesting read for me. This book contained two rather short Judge Dee stories. Needless to say, both cases wind up being connected and the obvious suspects are not the real culprits. Paperback Books Robert Kirkman. Select Option. So if you find a current lower price from an online retailer on an identical, in-stock product, tell us and we'll match it. Two separate stories, first one takes us back to when Dee was a younger magistrate and Tao Gan is starting off helping Dee discover who killed an older man. See details for additional description. Shelves: mystery-horror. The Monkey and the Tiger: Two Chinese Detective Stories Read Online You may send this item to up to five recipients. Chinese dude putting the calligraphy pen to the rice paper and etching out whodunnits. Two more solid whodunits from Judge Dee's career. The second story, called "The Night of the Tiger", takes place a decade later when Judge Dee is returning to the capital at Chang'an when bandits force Judge Dee to take cover in an isolated country house. First edition. Jan 15, Timons Esaias rated it really liked it. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. This leads to the discovery of a strangely mutilated body out in the nearby forest. Get A Copy. Enlarge cover. Privacy Policy Cookie Notice Cookie list and settings Terms and Conditions WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Marooned in a large country house surrounded by fierce bandits, Dee confronts an apparition that helps him solve a mystery. Sorry, but we can't respond to individual comments. It was much more dramatic and a nice change from the typ This book contained two rather short Judge Dee stories. See more. Oct 03, Janice rated it liked it. Jan 19, Victoria Law rated it it was ok. The first story seemed to be fairly typical, a murder, a troublesome gang, prostitution etc. In The Spotlight. In the second story we go forward in time, where Dee is leaving his last Magistrate post to his promotion. A Nordic fellow playing the Orient's No. Detective Paperback Books. Thank you for signing up! Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. Then he went on to create new Dee mysteries, often lifting devices and details from 16th century Chinese stories, to create stories that fit the modern taste, while also suggesting their ancient origin.
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