Description: Chinese Ghost and Love Stories A selection from the Liao Chai Stories by P'u Sung-Ling. Translated by Rose Quong.Published by Dennis Dobson, 1942.With 45 Chinese woodcuts. Rose Quong has selected and translated the most extraordinary and also the most delightful tales from the Liao Chai, the classic Chinese collection of weird and wondrous stories. Her translation conveys the authentic flavour of the original, keeping as close to Chinese imagery and mode of expression as the English language will permit.The stories deal with unusual and uncanny happenings, centring mainly around the relationship between spirits and human beings. In contrast to similar tales of the West, they reveal an atmosphere of intimacy and concord uniting ghosts and men, and are sensuous rather than gruesome. Apart from their literary interest, they provide invaluable insight into Chinese folklore. First UK Edition. Sized 19.5 x 25.5cm. Pp. 329. A scarce example. CONDITION REPORT Publisher's original yellow cloth binding with lettering to spine and decoration to front board. Externally in good condition, however with some mild edgewear, creasing and light soiling in places. Back corner lightly bumped. Edges very slightly foxed.Pages are tightly bound. Hinges and joints intact. Small bookshop sticker to front paste-down endpaper and small inscription in pen to FFEP. Beautiful woodcuts in wonderful condition throughout. Complete example.Presenting well in a good, unclipped dust wrapper with slightly grubby panels. Some chipping to head and base of the dust jacket, and some loss present, as photographed. Where previously torn, the dust jacket has been repaired with strong, acid-free non-yellowing, transparent document repair tape. The dust wrapper has now been placed in a removable, protective sleeve of archival quality. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully in honeycomb paper, resealable bags and sturdy cardboard boxes in order to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 50 GBP
Location: Colchester
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Translator: Rose Quong
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, 45 Chinese woodcuts, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Fiction Subject: Horror & Ghost Stories
Author: P'u Sung-Ling
Publisher: Dennis Dobson
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year Printed: 1947
