Li Yu (author)

Li Yu (author)

Li Yu (zh-cp|c=李漁|p=Lǐ Yú, given name: Xianlu 仙侣; style name: Liweng 笠翁) (1610—1680) was a Chinese playwright, novelist and publisher. Born in Rugao, he lived in late-Ming and early-Qing dynasties.

Li was an actor, producer, and director as well as a playwright, who traveled with his own troupe. His play "Fengzheng Wu" (风筝误 "Errors caused by the Kite") remains a favourite of the Chinese Kun opera stage.

Li is the presumed author of "Rouputuan" (肉蒲团 "The Carnal Prayer Mat"), a well-crafted comedy and a classic of Chinese erotic literature. He also wrote a book of short stories called "Shier Lou" (十二楼, "Twelve Towers"). In his time he was widely read, and appreciated for his daringly innovative subject matter. He broaches the topic of same-sex love in the tale "Cuiya Lou" (萃雅楼, "House of Gathered Refinements"). This is a theme which he revisits in the collection "Wusheng Xi" (无声戏 "Silent Operas" i.e. "novels").

The famous painting manual "Jieziyuan Huazhuan" was prefaced and published by Li in Jinling.

Translations

* Patrick Hanan (1988). "The Invention of Li Yu". Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-46425-7.
* Patrick Hanan (1996). "The Carnal Prayer Mat". Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 0-8248-1798-2.
* Patrick Hanan (1998). "Tower for the Summer Heat". New York : Columbia University Press. ISBN 0-231-11384-6.
* Nathan K Mao (1979). "Twelve towers : short stories". Hong Kong: Chinese University Press. ISBN 962-201-170-5.
* Jacques Dars (2003). "Au gré d'humeurs oisives : Les carnets secrets de Li Yu : un art du bonheur en Chine". Arles : Editions Philippe Picquier. ISBN 2-87730-664-X
* "Jou-pu-tuan : Andachtsmatten aus Fleisch ; e. erot. Roman aus d. Ming-Zeit". Frankfurt am Main : Fischer-Taschenbuch-Verlag. ISBN 3-596-22451-9. 1986.
* LI‑YU "Jeou-P'ou-T'ouan, la chair comme tapis de prière", translated by Pierre Klossowski; Éditions Jean-Jacques Pauvert, Paris, 1979
* Li Yu: "À mari jaloux, femme fidèle", by Pascale Frey 1998

Critique

* Andrea Stocken: Das Ästhetikkonzept des Li Yu (1610 –1680) im Xianqing ouji im Zusammenhang von Leben und Werk. 2005 ISBN 3-447-05120-5
* HENRY, Eric: Chinese Amusement - The Lively Plays of Li Yü.Archon Books Hamden, CT 1980
* Воскресенский Д.Н. Ли Юй. Полуночник Вэйян или подстилка из плоти. (пер. с кит., предисл., коммент.) М., Гудьял-Пресс
*Воскресенский Д.Н. Ли Юй. Двенадцать башен (повести XVII в.). (пер. с кит., предисл., коммент.) М., Гудьял-Пресс

References

* Chen, Duo, [http://www.wordpedia.com/search/Content.asp?ID=59914 "Li Yu"] . "Encyclopedia of China", 1st ed.

External links

* [http://dannyreviews.com/h/Carnal_Prayer_Mat.html Brief review of "The Carnal Prayer Mat"]

ee also

*Jin Ping Mei


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