Song of Silver

Name: Song of Silver
ISBN: 9787512617506

罗森Tuanjie Publishing House (Unity Press)2013

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Chapters: 33
Series: Song of Silver
ISBN: 9787512617506

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Summary

Song of Silver is an Eastern fantasy wuxia series by Taiwanese author Luo Sen. It is set in an invented world that blends Eastern wuxia with Western fantasy: within the Holy Midland Empire, the imperial court, the Cihang Quiet Hall, the Taiyi True Sect, the Holy Lotus Cult, Loulan, the Demon Sect, and other powers contend with one another, while beastfolk, half-orcs, and elves hold the northern frontier. The ultimate artifact left by the legendary grand alchemist Gilfihart is about to appear, drawing monks, Daoists, knights-errant, mages, and the Holy Lotus Cult to the Silver Valley as the jianghu stirs once more. The protagonist, Dongfang Lianxue, is a nobody ordered into the valley to seize the artifact, only to be swept into a melee among the seven great sects and a struggle for the imperial throne, facing the formidable Hei Yun Gu Ji — who covets the artifact and the empire's highest power — and Tang Zhudi, whom Hei Yun Gu Ji protects. The first volume, Treasure Seizure in the Valley, depicts the chaotic treasure hunt in Silver Valley; the second, Struggle for the Capital, covers the triennial national martial examination as various factions scheme openly and secretly in the capital; the third, Wolf Smoke on the Northern Frontier, turns to the defense of a lonely border city as the survival contest between humans and beastfolk truly begins. With the protagonist's adventures in the jianghu as its main thread, the work unfolds a grand fantasy-wuxia panorama, with tightly interlocking plot, an epic framework, and the realistic texture of wuxia, interspersed with the author's signature humor and parody.

Editor's review

在网络文学刚刚兴起的年代，罗森就以《风姿物语》《阿里布达年代记》《东方云梦谭》等作品开了东方奇幻的先河，被不少读者称作“东方奇幻小说扛旗人”。《白银之歌》是他较晚期的长篇，把武侠的门派、招式、江湖恩怨，和西方奇幻的帝国、炼金术、兽族、精灵糅在同一个世界里，既有史诗奇幻的空间感，又保留了武侠小说的人情与现实感。这本书好看的地方在于“快”。换幕流畅，伏线埋得深，阴谋一层套一层，读者往往要读到揭底那一刻，才回头发现线索早已铺好。它也不端着——正经的权谋与生死之外，随时插进现代感的玩笑和恶搞，读起来不闷。江南评价他“在娱乐性这方面做得非常好，少人能及”，萧鼎也说罗森写出了此前没有人写过的新型题材。对想系统了解中文网络奇幻源流的读者，这本书是绕不开的一站；对单纯想找一部读得痛快的奇幻武侠的人，它也足够扎实。需提醒的是，由于作者个人原因，本系列简体实体版仅出至第三部，网络连载则延续至更后，收书时请留意版本。

Who it's for

A good fit for

喜欢东方武侠与西方奇幻混搭设定的读者
对中文网络奇幻早期经典、作家罗森作品有了解的读者
偏爱快节奏、多线权谋与伏笔回收的长篇读者
能接受动漫式幽默与恶搞桥段、不追求纯正史诗口吻的人

Not a good fit for

偏好严肃历史考据或硬奇幻世界观的读者
排斥网络小说式爽感叙事与插科打诨的读者
希望读一部已完整出版实体书的系列的读者，简体版仅出三部

Reading tips

按《谷中夺宝》《帝都争霸》《北地狼烟》的顺序读，三部的主线是连续的。
前两章人物密集，不必强记所有门派，跟着主角东方恋雪的视角走即可。
留意书中反复出现的势力名与神器线索，后面常有呼应和回收。
读前可了解一下作者罗森在中文奇幻史上的位置，能更好理解本书的写法。

About the publisher

Tuanjie Publishing House (Unity Press) China · Founded in 1987

Founded in 1987, Tuanjie Publishing House focuses on social sciences and humanities as well as fine traditional Chinese culture. Among the 274 titles in its catalogue, it has devoted particular attention to accessible editions of classical literature, publishing the Complete Four Great Classical Novels and unabridged single-volume editions of Water Margin, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dream of the Red Chamber with phonetic annotations for uncommon characters; these are also gathered in the Classic Books: Chinese Classical Four Great Novels series, balancing ease of reading with fidelity to the original texts. Its authors include classical masters such as Cao Xueqin, Shi Nai'an, Luo Guanzhong and Wu Cheng'en, alongside professional teams such as the editorial board of senior teachers on Chinese language and reading and the Luo Guanzhong Research Association. Its publishing features span classical literature, martial arts fiction, literary appreciation and inspirational growth, emphasizing complete texts combined with explanatory notes. Public information is limited; the above is based on the catalogue.

Chapter 1 Rising Above the Crowd, Pearl Among Gems
Chapter 2 Befriend the Distant, Strike the Near; Success Everywhere
Chapter 3 Wiping Away the Divine Power, Thunder Across the Nine Heavens
Chapter 4 Discerning Talent, an Alliance Sealed by a Clap
Chapter 5 Sacrificing Self for Righteousness, the Great Light Technique
Chapter 6 Stars Shift, Heaven and Earth Transform
Chapter 7 The Unintended Shot, an Arrow That Seals a God
Chapter 8 The Sunset Bow, the Life-Saving Jade Token
Chapter 9 The Blood-Devouring Demon Art, the Scripture of Returning to the Origin
Chapter 10 The Colossal Demon Statue, Looting a Burning House
Chapter 11 The Twin Snake Secret, a Pact to Attend the Birthday Feast
Chapter 12 Unforgettable Drunken Dream, Love Sealed with a Kiss
Chapter 13 The Secret to Victory, a Wealthy Young Master
Chapter 14 The Chaos Fire Crossbow, Stars Shift
Chapter 15 The Dead Cicada's Many Tricks, Weeping and Begging for Life
Chapter 16 Blades and Swords Like a Dream, a Life in a Flash
Chapter 17 Father and Daughter Join Hands to Reach the Peak
Chapter 18 Soul-Locking Oath, Never Forget, Never Lose
Chapter 19 The Sleepless Ghost Town, a Quantum Future
Chapter 20 Sins of the Past, the Innocent Implicated
Chapter 21 The General's Hound, Shattered to Pieces
Chapter 22 No Escape from Calamity, Sharing Life and Death
Chapter 23 The Supreme Holy Wheel, Binding All Phenomena
Chapter 24 A Startling Sword, the Oriole Soaring Skyward
Chapter 25 The Lonely Peak and Precipice, Demons Wreak Havoc on Heaven and Earth
Chapter 26 Gleaming Gold, the Aura of a Tyrant
Chapter 27 Enduring Hardship, Dragons Soaring and Tigers Leaping
Chapter 28 A Chance Encounter in the Jianghu, Rare Goods Worth Hoarding
Chapter 29 The Unrighteous Thief, First Under Heaven
Chapter 30 Drawing the Bow, Joy Across the Land
Chapter 31 Hunter and Prey, Pig and Tiger
Chapter 32 Saving the Nation, Lord of Restoration
Chapter 33 The Chuunibyou Studio, a Thousand Guests, Ten Thousand Visitors

FAQ

《白银之歌》的简体实体书一共出了几部？

团结出版社自2013年起出版了简体版三部，依次是《谷中夺宝》《帝都争霸》《北地狼烟》，分别对应系列的开篇、武举和边境篇。网络连载的篇幅则远超这三部。

这本书和《冰与火之歌》有关系吗？

没有直接关系。宣传语中“可媲美《冰与火之歌》七国之战”只是出版社的类比说法，用来强调其多势力争夺的格局，两者世界观与作者均不相同。

没读过罗森其他作品，能直接读这本吗？

可以。《白银之歌》是独立世界观的系列，与《风姿物语》等作品没有阅读顺序上的依赖，从第一部《谷中夺宝》开始读即可。

这本书的目录为什么以章节名而非分集名呈现？

简体实体版按“章”连续编号，第一部收录第一至三十三章；繁体版则按“集”分册，章节编排不同，对照时需注意版本差异。

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罗森 Author

Luo Sen: publicly available information is limited. At present, it is known only that one Chinese-language work by this author is included on this site: Ancestors and Eternity: Essays by Jessica Rawson on Chinese Archaeology and Art, catalogued under theory. Judging from the title and classification, the book concerns Chinese archaeology and art and has the character of an academic essay collection, discussing ancient Chinese material remains and artistic traditions and relating to Jessica Rawson's research. Because the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and personal history are not clearly recorded, further inferences about Luo Sen's life are not appropriate. On the available evidence, Luo Sen's name reaches Chinese readers mainly through this collection, whose emphasis falls on scholarly organization and thematic discussion. It may be useful to readers interested in Chinese archaeology, art history, and translations of overseas Chinese studies.