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Samuel Pepys' Penny Merriments: Being A Collection Of Chapbooks, Full Of Histories, Jests, Magic, Amorous Tales Of Courtship, Ma
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Though Collections Of Chinese Fiction, Poetry, And Drama Abound, There Have Been No Englishlanguage Anthologies Of Chinese Essays On The Market. Now, Veteran Sinologist David Pollard Has Selected And Translated The Best And Most Representative Examples Of Chinese Prose Writing From The Third Century To The Contemporary Period. Succinctly Tracing The History Of The Genre In China In His Introduction, Pollard Then Wittily And Informatively Introduces Each Writer Chosen. The Selections Themselves Include Ye Shengtao'S Ruminations Of Making A Boat Trip To Visit His Ancestors' Graves, Fan Bao On Life In Prison, Gui Yougang'S Reminiscence Of His Mother, Yuan Mei'S Essay On Borrowing Books, And More. These Writings Not Only Give Us Marvelous Little Sketches Of Everyday Life, Lifting The Curtain To A Past World, They Reveal Still More About The Minds Of The Writers And How They Saw The World They Lived In.Though The Compositions Span The Past 1,800 Years, The Bulk Of The Selections Are From The Twentieth Century And Range From Early Masters Of The Form, Such As Lu Xun And Zhou Zuoren, To The Major Writers Of The Middle Generation, Such As Ye Chengtao, Zhu Ziqing, Feng Zikai, Liang Shiqiu, And Liang Yuchun, And Conclude With Living Writers Who Publish In Both Taiwan And The Mainland.Pollard'S Aim Has Been To Translate Examples That Are Both Good In And Of Themselves And Also Contribute Something To The Essay Form. The Classical Selections Represent The Native Tradition That The Modern Essayists Either Imitated Or Reacted Against. Taken Together, These Writings Illuminate Chinese Attitudes And Reactions To The World They Inhabit And Provide A Vast Amount Of Information About The Details Of Everyday Life, Social Intercourse, And Man'S Reaction To His Environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the theme of 'Samuel Pepys' Penny Merriments'? A: The book is a collection of chapbooks that includes histories, jests, magic, and tales of courtship, marriage, and infidelity, offering a humorous reflection on societal norms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Samuel Pepys, a notable figure in English literature known for his diary and historical writings.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 302 pages.
- Q: When was 'Samuel Pepys' Penny Merriments' published? A: The book was published on March 22, 1977.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: While it contains insightful commentary on historical and social themes, it is primarily intended for general readers and enthusiasts of humorous literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What does the introduction of the book cover? A: The introduction succinctly traces the history of Chinese prose writing, providing context for the selected works included in the anthology.
- Q: Are there specific Chinese writers featured in the book? A: Yes, the anthology includes works by notable writers such as Lu Xun, Zhou Zuoren, and Yuan Mei, among others.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays included in this collection? A: The essays provide insights into Chinese attitudes and daily life across centuries, showcasing the evolution of the essay form in China.