| Chinese Literature, Ancient and Classical Contributor(s): Lévy, André (Author), Nienhauser, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0253213657 ISBN-13: 9780253213655 Publisher: Indiana University Press OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: A brilliant, concise introduction to the key genres of Chinese literature |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Asian - Chinese - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.55 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: André Lévy 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 Lévy'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. |