Andre Levy provides a "picture of Chinese literature of the past" that brilliantly illustrates the four great literary genres of China: the classics, prose, poetry, and the literature of entertainment. His discussion of approximately 120 vivid translations combines personal insights with innovative historical accounts in a genre-based approach that moves beyond the typical chronology of dynasties. Renowned scholar William H. Nienhauser, Jr., translated Levy s work from the French and returned to the original Chinese for the texts. This informative, engaging, and eminently readable introduction to the three millennia of traditional Chinese literature is highly recommended for students and general readers."
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Andre Levy provides a "picture of Chinese literature of the past" that brilliantly illustrates the four great literary genres of China: the classics, prose, poetry, and the literature of entertainment. His discussion of approximately 120 vivid translations combines personal insights with innovative historical accounts in a genre-based approach that moves beyond the typical chronology of dynasties. Renowned scholar William H. Nienhauser, Jr., translated Levy s work from the French and returned to the original Chinese for the texts. This informative, engaging, and eminently readable introduction to the three millennia of traditional Chinese literature is highly recommended for students and general readers."
Imprint | Indiana University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | March 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | February 2007 |
Authors | Andre Levy, William H. Nienhauser |
Dimensions | 210 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 184 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-253-21365-5 |
Barcode | 9780253213655 |
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LSN | 0-253-21365-7 |