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The Summation Of More Than Two Thousand Years Of One Of The World'S Most August Literary Traditions, This Volume Also Represents The Achievements Of Four Hundred Years Of Western Scholarship On China. The Selections Include Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Songs, Biographies, And Works Of Early Chinese Philosophy And History Rendered In English By The Most Renowned Translators Of Classical Chinese Literature: Arthur Waley, Ezra Pound, David Hawkes, James Legge, Burton Watson, Stephen Owen, Cyril Birch, A. C. Graham, Witter Bynner, Kenneth Rexroth, And Others.Arranged Chronologically And By Genre, Each Chapter Is Introduced By Definitive Quotes And Brief Introductions Chosen From Classic Western Sinological Treatises. Beginning With Discussions Of The Origins Of The Chinese Writing System And Selections From The Earliest 'Genre' Of Chinese Literaturethe Oracle Bone Inscriptionsthe Book Then Proceeds With Selections From: Early Myths And Legends; The Earliest Anthology Of Chinese Poetry, The Book Of Songs; Early Narrative And Philosophy, Including The I Ching, Taote Ching, And The Analects Of Confucius; Rhapsodies, Historical Writings, Magical Biographies, Ballads, Poetry, And Miscellaneous Prose From The Han And Six Dynasties Period; The Court Poetry Of The Southern Dynasties; The Finest Gems Of Tang Poetry; And Lyrics, Stories, And Tales Of The Sui, Tang, And Five Dynasties Eras.Special Highlights Include Individual Chapters Covering Each Of The Luminaries Of Tang Poetry: Wang Wei, Li Bo, Du Fu, And Bo Juyi; Early Literary Criticism; Women Poets From The First To The Tenth Century C.E.; And The Poetry Of Zen And The Tao.Bibliographies, Explanatory Notes, Copious Illustrations, A Chronology Of Major Dynasties, And Twoway Romanization Tables Coordinating The Wadegiles And Pinyin Transliteration Systems Provide Helpful Tools To Aid Students, Teachers, And General Readers In Exploring This Rich Tradition Of World Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Classical Chinese Literature'? A: 'Classical Chinese Literature' provides a comprehensive overview of over two thousand years of Chinese literary traditions, encompassing various forms such as poetry, drama, fiction, and philosophical writings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Classical Chinese Literature' is John Minford, a renowned scholar in Chinese literature.
- Q: When was 'Classical Chinese Literature' published? A: 'Classical Chinese Literature' was published on April 15, 2002.
- Q: What types of literary works are included in this collection? A: The collection includes poetry, drama, fiction, songs, biographies, and works of early Chinese philosophy and history.
- Q: How is the book organized? A: 'Classical Chinese Literature' is organized chronologically and by genre, with each chapter featuring definitive quotes and introductions from classic Western sinological treatises.
- Q: What are some highlights of the book? A: Highlights include chapters on luminaries of Tang poetry, early literary criticism, and the contributions of women poets from the first to the tenth century.
- Q: Does the book include any additional resources for readers? A: Yes, the book includes bibliographies, explanatory notes, illustrations, a chronology of major dynasties, and romanization tables for better understanding.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Classical Chinese Literature'? A: 'Classical Chinese Literature' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Classical Chinese Literature' contains a total of 1248 pages.
- Q: Is 'Classical Chinese Literature' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for students, teachers, and general readers interested in exploring classical Chinese literature.