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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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Softbound. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Robert van Gulik researched and wrote prolifically on a wide range of Asian subjects, such as Chinese scroll mounting, sexual life in China and the Chinese lute - an instrument that he was also mastered as a musician. In addition to his more esoteric writings, van Gulik achieved wide popular fame as the author of a series of mystery novels based on the life of semi-fictional Judge Dee in ancient China. Based on extensive research, fellow countryman and Sinologist Janwillem van de Wetering, whose life and career parallels that of his subject, examines van Gulik's life and work. Small green mark on upper page ends near spine (remainder mark?) Otherwise as new. 149 pp. Size: 19 x 13 cm. Seller Inventory # 002146
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