Elizabeth_rb Posted August 2, 2023 at 04:00 PM Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 at 04:00 PM 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxi Posted August 4, 2023 at 10:57 AM Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 at 10:57 AM 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth_rb Posted August 4, 2023 at 01:02 PM Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 at 01:02 PM 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxi Posted August 5, 2023 at 10:58 AM Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 at 10:58 AM 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth_rb Posted August 5, 2023 at 02:03 PM Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 at 02:03 PM 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxi Posted August 8, 2023 at 11:40 AM Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 at 11:40 AM @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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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