How do you approach reading literature critically which is outside of the Western tradition?Not catching foreign cultural references is one concern, but I'm especially interested in understanding the differences in narrative technique between Western and non-Western literature
That particular edition is stuffed full of annotations and extensive essay material on things like narrative technique
what are the best translations/english editions of RotTK, Water Margin, and Dream of the Red Chamber?
>>24995144That's what attracted me to this edition, but I'm wondering if there is more procedural advice for interpretation when confronted with foreign literature. For example, what are some general aspects of a work to consider when you don't have the guidance of a commentator
>>24995140Can anyone comment on the abridged version of this? I'm interested in it but not interested enough to sit through like 4000 pages or however the fuck long it is.
Are you asking for homework help or are you a media writer asking for free assistance in doing your job.Why the fuck would anyone do a critical analysis for no reason?Go ask your teacher or supervisor.
>>24995170You're asking me why I would want a deeper understanding of a written work? You're asking me this on an imageboard dedicated to literature?
>>24995140Read it with two minds in mind: one from your perspective and one from theirs.
>>24995167Its by the same translator
You know... I don't know what I was expecting
>>24995167After the journey commences, which does take a while, the story becomes episodic like short stories
>Four volumes >Ebook version >$32-$40 a popI have the first two volumes and I haven't even finished the first one but this is beyond fucking absurd.
>>24995235Or just watch the original Dragon Ball.Or Monkey Magic.Or Forbidden Kingdom.Or one of many versions/energies of it where you can comprehend its essence.
>Erm... jusht wash the anime adaptashun!
