Quality copy of “Journey to the West” on offer

[Elizabeth_rb]

Hi! Long time no post, sorry! Life gets in the way.....?

 

A Chinese student kindly gave us this beautiful copy of “Journey to the West” recently. It was a lovely gesture, but realistically, we're never going to read it.  Would you like it??

 

If so, please let me know. It's yours for the cost of getting it to you.

[Luxi]

So nice of you to offer!  

I already have the book (a tatty 2vols paperback 1980's vintage, not as nice as yours but much loved), and I prefer to read on-screen these days.  西游记 means a lot to me.  Many years ago, Arthur Waley's abridged translation (Monkey) inspired me to start studying Chinese, it was love at first read.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Elizabeth_rb]

If no one wants it, could anyone perhaps suggest somewhere I could donate it to? I checked my old university library catalogue, but they already have several copies. 

[Luxi]

On 8/4/2023 at 2:02 PM, Elizabeth_rb said:

If no one wants it

 

That's rather sad! Have you tried SACU (Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding)? They probably know of schools that teach Chinese and could do with an extra copy, or might want to run a raffle. If absolutely nobody wants it, I can take it off your hands but it would feel like stealing as I'm happy reading it online.

[Elizabeth_rb]

Thanks, I can try them.

 

I seriously wouldn't consider it anything approaching stealing if you had it. The offer was 'free to a good home!' If you would actually like it, then please DM me!

[Luxi]

@Elizabeth_rb , your embroidery is absolutely stunning! Your Painted Lady butterfly  ? is better than a photograph and the flowers look so fresh and real. Wow! Congratulations!!! (this from someone who was  expelled from sewing classes at 6 years old)