Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 2)

Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 2)

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Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2013-10-10

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13: 9004201645

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At last here is the long-awaited, first Western-language reference guide focusing exclusively on Chinese literature from ca. 700 B.C.E. to the early seventh century C.E. Alphabetically organized, it contains no less than 1095 entries on major and minor writers, literary forms and "schools," and important Chinese literary terms. In addition to providing authoritative information about each subject, the compilers have taken meticulous care to include detailed, up-to-date bibliographies and source information. The reader will find it a treasure-trove of historical accounts, especially when browsing through the biographies of authors. Indispensable for scholars and students of pre-modern Chinese literature, history, and thought. Part Two contains S to Xi.


Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol.I)

Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol.I)

Author: David R. Knechtges

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2010-09-10

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 9004191275

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The long-awaited, first Western-language reference guide, this work offers a wealth of information on writers, genres, literary schools and terms of the Chinese literary tradition from earliest times to the seventh century C.E.


Classical Chinese Literature: From antiquity to the Tang dynasty

Classical Chinese Literature: From antiquity to the Tang dynasty

Author: John Minford

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 1252

ISBN-13: 9780231096775

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Contains English translations of Chinese writings drawn from throughout a period of four hundred years, including poems, drama, fiction, songs, biographies, and early works of philosophy and history; arranged chronologically and by genre, with introductory quotes and comments.


A History of Chinese Civilization

A History of Chinese Civilization

Author: Jacques Gernet

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-05-31

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 9780521497817

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When published in 1982, this translation of Professor Jacques Gernet's masterly survey of the history and culture of China was immediately welcomed by critics and readers. This revised and updated edition makes it more useful for students and for the general reader concerned with the broad sweep of China's past.