He went on to write 14 martial arts novels, often under the pen name jin yong. The book and the sword general reading oxford university press. The book is about 500 pages long which is much more accessible than the threevolume the deer and the cauldron. Better known to his chinese fans by his pen name of jin yong, cha.
The series follows very closely to the book, presenting a very entertaining 40episode series. The book and the sword is a 2008 chinese television series adapted from louis chas novel of the same title. He was a writer and director, known for wong lao hu qiang qin 1960, you nu huai chun 1958 and feng liu wan dao 1981. Novels penned by jin yong began appearing in serial form in 1955, with the book and the sword. The book and the sword by louis cha, paperback barnes. The book and the sword is a wuxia novel by jin yong. Discover book depositorys huge selection of louis cha books online. Together with the nomads, chan executes a daring return to the capital and an audacious plan to capture qian lung once and for all. If youd like to start reading wuxia books then you should start by this one, since its one of the classics.
The hong kong newspaper founded by cha, ming pao daily news, said he passed away tuesday at a hong kong hospital. It was first serialised between 8 february 1955 and 5 september 1956 in the hong kong newspaper the new evening post. The story has a panoramic sweep which has at its heart a few unbeatable themes. It was first serialised between 8 february 1955 and 5 september 1956 in the hong kong. The series was first broadcast on cctv in china in 1994 cast. The book and the sword was louis chas first novel, published in 1955. Like the martial art heroes that he writes about, louis cha is a legend in his own time. This book is one of the most important titles of the wuxia genre and was louis chas debut. Mar 18, 2019 written by louis chatranslated by graham earnshaw my translation of the louis cha chinese kung fu novel the book and the sword was published by oxford university press. Filled with spectaclar martial arts action, the book and the sword is a rousing tale of honor, patriotism, and brotherly love edit translation. The book and the sword by louis cha 9780190974282 paperback.
Adam cheng, qiao zhenyu, niki chow, liu ying the book and the sword is based on jin yongs first novel shu jian en chou lu. In the book and sword, louis cha revives the legend about the great eighteenthcentury manchu emperor qianlong which claims that he was in fact not a manchu but a han chinese as a result of a baby swap. Book and the sword, the tv series legendary tv actor adam cheng zu, warriors from the magic mountain reprises the role that made him famous in this exciting new adaptation of the popular martial arts novel by louis cha aka chin yung. Legendary tv actor adam cheng zu, warriors from the magic mountain reprises the role that made him famous in this exciting new adaptation of the popular martial arts by louis cha aka chin yung. The book and the sword is a chinese television series adapted from louis cha s novel of the same title. Hong kong wuxia legend louis cha jin yong battled liver. The novel is panoramic in scope and includes the fantastical elements for which cha is wellknown. Set in the qing dynasty during the reign of the qianlong emperor r. Graham earnshaw, who translated the book and the sword, says the late. The book and the sword the martial arts novels of louis cha by louis cha, graham earnshaw, rachel may, john minford isbn 9780195907278 9780195907278.
Louis cha jin yong novel legends of the condor heroes book. In the years that followed, the stories often appeared in cha s own. Apr, 2018 louis cha, known by the pen name jin yong, has been one of chinas most successful writers since he began publishing his historical fantasy novels, which also have significant political meaning. Better known as jin yong, cha finally succumbed to a yearslong illness at the age of 94. The book is about 500 pages long which is much more accessible. Louis cha wrote part of the legendary swordsman in singapore. The book and the sword the martial arts novels of louis cha 9780190974282.
Book and the sword, the tv series dvd 2009 dvd empire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 02, 2018 louis cha, master of kungfu novels, has died at 94. May 10, 2017 the book and the sword the martial arts novels of louis cha. Louis cha, graham earnshaw, rachel may, john minford. It was first serialised between 8 february 1955 and 5 september 1956 1 in the hong kong newspaper the new evening post. Oct 31, 2018 hong kong ap louis cha, a hong kong journalist and bestselling chinese martial arts novelist, has died at age 94 after a long illness.
When i was young, i didnt particularly keen on romantic stuff but in this case, the heroin of the novel is kind of. In the book and sword, louis cha revives the legend about the great eighteenth century manchu emperor qianlong which claims that he was in fact not a. Set in the manchu led qing dynasty during the reign of the qianlong emperor r. In contrast, cha presents emperor kang xi qian longs grandfather in a more positive light in the deer and the cauldron. Legendary tv actor adam cheng zu, warriors from the magic mountain reprises the role that made him famous in this exciting new adaptation of the. His first novel, the book and the sword, was originally published in 1955 in serial form, running in a. The book and the sword is a story that virtually every chinese person knows, involving kung fu secret society struggles against the manchu court, the beautiful but tragic fragant princess, whose tomb stands outside kashgar, and the war between the manchu armies and the muslim peoples of. Nov 16, 2018 chas first novel, the book and the sword, was published in 1955 and became an instant hit. In the book and sword, louis cha revives the legend about the great eighteenthcentury manchu emperor qianlong which claims that he was in fact not a.
The story has a panoramic sweep which takes as its base a few unbeatable themes secret societies, king fu masters, the sensational rumour so dear to chinese hearts that the great manchu emperor qian lon g was in fact a chinese and not manchu. The book and the sword hardcover louis cha oxford university. Oct 31, 2018 louis cha, the chinese martial arts novel grandmaster said to have sold more books than harry potter author j k rowling, died in hong kong on tuesday after a long illness. Chas novels about ancient chinese swordsmen have sold millions and are among the most widely read in the chinesespeaking world.
At lunch one day with louis cha leungyung, the late author of the. Oct 31, 2018 louis cha left at the office of china daily hong kong edition in march 2005. In louis cha s most prolific years at ming pao, the newsman and author who went by the pen name jin yong was said to be writing editorials with. The book and the sword by louis cha, 9780190974282, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 10, 2018 louis cha, cofounder of hong kong newspaper ming pao and author of wildly popular martial arts novels aka wuxia novels like the book and the sword and legends of the condor heroes, died in hong kong last week. It was first serialised between 8 february 1955 and 5 september 1956 in the hong kong newspaper the new evening post set in the manchuled qing dynasty during the reign of the qianlong emperor r. The rebellious red flower society, led by their charismatic leader chan garlok cheng, attempts to. In summary, we strongly recommend the book and the sword to all readers. The book and the sword the martial arts novels of louis cha.
The book and the sword is yongs first novel and i jin yong or louis cha, as he is sometimes called is credited with writing or inspiring over a dozen of the hktvb soaps and. The book and the sword was louis cha s first novel, published in 1955, and quickly established him as one of the new masters of the wuxia genre. Open gallery revised manuscript of the new edition of the demigods and the semidevils. Cha, louis, may, rachel, minford, john, earnshaw, graham. The book and the sword is yongs first novel and i jin yong or louis cha, as he is sometimes called is credited with writing or inspiring over a dozen of the hktvb soaps and remakes ive watched from preadolescence on. Buy the book and the sword martial arts novels of louis cha by cha, louis isbn. Louis cha, master of kungfu novels, has died at 94 smart. The book and the sword the martial arts novels of louis.
Watch full episode of the book and the sword hong kong. The book and the sword is a story that virtually every chinese person knows, involving kung fu secret society struggles against the manchu court, the beautiful but tragic fragant princess, whose tomb stands outside kashgar, and the war between the manchu armies and the muslim peoples of what is now western china. His works are deeply reflective of chinese culture, with deep roots in chinese history, language and nuance, with culturally specific plot developments that wouldnt necessarily make sense to. Louis cha was born on february 6, 1924 in haining, zhejiang province, china. What are the best of louis chas jin yong wuxia martial. It was first serialised between 8 february 1955 and 5 september 1956 in the hong kong newspaper the new. Oct 30, 2018 starting with the book and the sword in 1955 and continuing until the final instalment of the deer and the cauldron in 1972, cha was a phenomenon, fusing martial arts fantasy, history, political. Louis cha is the biggestselling author by far in the world of chinese novels. The book and the sword martial arts novels of louis cha. The book and the sword is a wuxia novel by jin yong louis cha. Jan 30, 2019 louis cha jin yong novel legends of the condor heroes book two is out in english, and its thrilling.
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