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Born in Holland in 1910 but raised in Java, Robert Hans van Gulik explored esoteric Buddhism and translated ancient texts, including an authentic Chinese 16th century detective novel, around which he created a fictional series. Based on extensive research, renowned author Janwillem van de Wetering, whose life and career parallels that of his subject, examines van Gulik's life and work.

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Rich and complex despite its brevity, Robert van Gulik: His Life, His Work is an exemplary biography that also reveals much about its author.

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  • PublisherSoho Press Inc.
  • Publication date1998
  • ISBN 10 156947124X
  • ISBN 13 9781569471241
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages149
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