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Kaban ng Hiyas
Congressional Library

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Literary Works

Robert Van Gulik

Author

Janwillem Van de Wetering

Call Number

KH443302.CK7 5566 1987

Accession Number

12420pl

PUBLICATION YEAR

2025

Keywords

Robert van Gulik, esoteric Buddhism, Chinese detective novel, Janwillem van de Wetering, translation

Book Summary

Born in Holland in 1910 but raised in Java, Robert Hans van Gulik explored esoteric Buddhism and translated ancient texts, including an authentic Chinese 16th century detective novel, around which he created a fictional series. Based on extensive research, renowned author Janwillem van de Wetering, whose life and career parallels that of his subject, examines van Gulik's life and work.

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