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Alongside the scores of travel books about China written by foreign visitors, Chinese travelers' impressions of their own country rarely appear in translation. This anthology is the only comprehensive collection in English of Chinese travel writing from the first century A.D. through the nineteenth. Early examples of the genre describe sites important for their geography, history, and role in cultural mythology, but by the T'ang dynasty in the mideighth century certain historiographical and poetic discourses converged to form the 'travel account' (yuchi) and later the 'travel diary' (jihchi) as vehicles of personal expression and autobiography. These firstperson narratives provide rich material for understanding the attitudes of Chinese literati toward place, nature, politics, and the self.The anthology is abundantly illustrated with paintings, portraits, maps, and drawings. Each selection is meticulously translated, carefully annotated, and prefaced by a brief description of the writer's life and work. The entire collection is introduced by an indepth survey of the rise of Chinese travel writing as a cultural phenomenon. Inscribed Landscapes provides a unique resource for travelers as well as for scholars of Chinese literature, art, and history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Inscribed Landscapes: Travel Writing from Imperial China'? A: The book focuses on Chinese travel writing from the first century A.D. through the nineteenth century, showcasing the perspectives of Chinese travelers about their own country.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is authored by Richard E. Strassberg.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes a collection of first-person narratives, along with illustrations such as paintings, portraits, maps, and drawings, providing insights into Chinese culture and history.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Inscribed Landscapes' have? A: The anthology contains a total of 489 pages.
- Q: When was 'Inscribed Landscapes' published? A: The book was published on September 20, 1994.
- Q: What makes this anthology unique? A: It is the only comprehensive collection in English of Chinese travel writing, providing a unique resource for both travelers and scholars.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations? A: Yes, the anthology is abundantly illustrated with various forms of artwork related to the travel writings.
- Q: What can I learn from the introduction of the book? A: The introduction provides an in-depth survey of the rise of Chinese travel writing as a cultural phenomenon.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholars of Chinese literature? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars of Chinese literature, art, and history.