Robert Hans van Gulik was a Dutch diplomat renowned for his Judge Dee mysteries. His literary journey began with a translation of an eighteenth-century Chinese murder mystery, leading him to create new adventures for Judge Dee, a character inspired by a seventh-century historical figure. Van Gulik's work seamlessly blends historical intrigue with compelling detective narratives. Beyond his celebrated fictional cases, he also authored scholarly works focusing on Chinese history.
This is one of a series of five detective stories set in 7th century China when the judge was also the detective. Judge Dee has three murders to solve and there is an obvious suspect who everyone wants to put on trial, but Judge Dee is suspicious and manages to track down the real murderer.
Slavné případy soudce Ti
Při vyšetřování smrti mladého muže soudce Ti hodně riskuje. Nebude-li mít pravdu, ztratí nejen svou hodnost, ale i hlavu. A aby to neměl jednoduché, připletou se mu do vyšetřování další záhadná úmrtí. Jsou to také vraždy? Slavné případy soudce Ti je anotovaný překlad knihy napsané v osmnáctém století. Překladatel byl Robert van Gulik a originál byl tištěný v Tokiu. Později van Gulik navázal dalšími, tentokrát již svými příběhy se soudcem Ti.
This is a detective novel set in Imperial China. It is a work of fiction based on the real character of Judge Dee (Ti Jen-chieh or Di Renjie), a magistrate and statesman of the Tang court, who lived approximately 630-700 A.D.
Robert van Gulik is known for his famous detective stories set in medieval China featuring Judge Ti. However, he was also a significant orientalist and diplomat. In "Sexual Life in Ancient China," van Gulik explores the Chinese attitude toward sexuality from the earliest records up to 1644, the year the last ethnically Chinese Ming dynasty fell. This engaging and readable work provides insights into the cultural, social, and historical contexts of sexual practices and beliefs in ancient China, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and societal norms throughout the centuries.