Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess, 2002-2003, 2005, undated

Consists of notes and other reference materials on Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess, also correspondence between David Hawkes, colleagues, relatives, friends and the publisher regarding the publication and reception of the book. Arranged chronologically.

• Items 1-20:

－Notes on Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess : a Thirteenth-Century Zaju Play. 37 sheets ; 21 cm. Holograph. On some reference books and the English translation of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess: a Thirteenth-Century Zaju Play
　On exhibition: Exhibition Area, G/F, University Library

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－Letter from Steven K. Luk to David Hawkes. Januray 17, 2002. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On the manuscript of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess has been accepted by the Editorial Committee of The Chinese University Press. With handwritten notes (Note 2)
　On exhibition: Exhibition Area, G/F, University Library

－Letter from Steven K. Luk to David Hawkes. February 20, 2002. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On sending two/three copies of the Publishing Agreement of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess : A Thirteenth-Century Zaju Play by Shang Zhongxian and Selected Readings from The Story of the Stone. With handwritten notes: Returned. 9/3/02 (Note 2)

－1 sheet. Printout. About the adaptation of the Dragon Princess zaju, David Hawkes's translation published on the Translation Quarterly, and the enquiry about the agreement of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. With handwritten notes. Includes:
　1) Email from Steven Luk to David Hawkes. 02 March 2002. Subject line: RE: Dragon Agreement (Note 2)
　2) Email from Steven Luk to David Hawkes. 04 March 2002. Subject line: RE: Liu Yi Chuan Shu(Note 2)

－Letter from Steven K. Luk to David Hawkes. March 15, 2002. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On a signed copy of the Publishing Agreement of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Email from CC Liu to David Hawkes. 2002 年 3 月 24 日. 1 sheet. Printout. Subject line: Liu Yi Chuan Shu. On performances of the Hong Kong Arts Festival and the proof of David Hawkes's translation that would be published in the Translation Quarterly (Note 2)

－Note from Minnie to David. . 2 Sep. 02. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for the copy of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess (Note 2)

－Letter from Bill to David. 3 Sept. 2002. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On sharing opinion after reading Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Postcard from Jacques Pimpaneau to D. Hawkes. 1 card. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for the translation of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. Post stamp: 2002 09 05 (Note 2)

－Letter from John and Boby Scott to David and Jean Hawkes. 8th September 2002. 4 sheets. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for the copy of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess, talking about the new dog and the refurbishment of the house. Pages 1-4 (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Alain Ginesty to David Hawkes. 21 Spetembre 2002. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On expressing thanks for the translation of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess and wishing to know more about translation in form of Chinese opera. With handwritten notes. In English with some French (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Edward to David. 6 October 2002. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks and sharing favorite lines in Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess (Note 2)

－Letter from Daniel to David. 11 October 2002. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess, and the trip to Greece (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Esther Tsang to David Hawkes. 20 February 2003. 2 sheets. Printout, signed. On enclosing the galley proof and the photocopy of the original Chinese text of Liu Yi Chuanshu. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Email from David Hawkes to Esther Tsang. 21 February 2003. 1 sheet. Printout. Subject line: Dragon Princess. On comments on the layout of the proof of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－1 sheet. Printout. Includes:
　1) Email from Esther Tsang to David Hawkes. 21 February 2003. 1 page. Printout. Subject line: RE: Dragon Princess. On apologising the unsuccessful attempt of the page proof and formatting the book again (Note 2)
　2) Email from David Hawkes to Esther Tsang. 24 February 2003. 1 page. Printout. Subject line: Dragon Princess. On explaining the difference between The Other Shore and the page proof of The Dragon Princess, the typeface, and reformatting the style

－Letter from Esther Tsang to David Hawkes. 14 March 2003. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On the second proof, the book cover design and the appendix of the Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Email from Esther Tsang to David Hawkes. 2003 年 4 月 22 日。1 sheet. Printout. Subject line: Appendix: second proof. On second proof of the appendix and suggestions about the layout. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Esther Tsang to David Hawkes. 16 May 2003. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On enclosing the new page proofs of the appendix and two computer print-outs of the book cover design of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Jacques to David. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing appreciation of the translation of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess, sharing the ideas of mixing scenes with actions and shadows, and talking about the anthology Jacques was writing for the publisher (Note 2)

• Items 21-32:

－Note from Michael to David. 4/10/2003. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for the copy of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Huw Ceiriog Jones to Hawkes. 6 Hydref 2003. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for the copy of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess. In Welsh (Note 2)

－Letter from Jin Di to David. 10/13/2003. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess, birthday book, and a plan to visit David and Jean (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Greeting Card from Mabel to David. 27 Oct 03. 1 card. Holograph, signed. On sharing Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess to a young director and wishing to send a copy of Gao's short stories to David (Note 2)

－柳存仁致霍克思信函。2-11-03。手稿 1 葉。有簽名。感謝寄來 Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess 及討論元雜劇等 (Note 2)

－Letter from Daniel to David. 4 November 2003. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing appreciation of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess and updating recent status of Daniel's familiy members (Note 2)

－Letter from Rodney Needham to David Hawkes. 27.ii.05. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On expressing thanks for the copy of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess (Note 2)

－Letter from Jacques to David. 22 October. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. In French (Note 2)

－Postcard from M.A. Screech to David. 1 card. Holograph. On expressing appreciation of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Greeting Card from B.J. and B.H. to David and Jean. 1 card. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for the copy of Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess and the recent status. With handwritten notes: * 'Brother Stone' ? (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from DH. 1 sheet. Holograph. Note on《掛枝兒》and information about 劉瑾

－手稿 1 葉。詩句：着意種花花不開　等閒插柳柳成陰