The Columbia History of Chinese Literature

The Columbia History of Chinese Literature
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 1369
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ISBN-10 : 9780231528511
ISBN-13 : 0231528515
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Book Synopsis The Columbia History of Chinese Literature by : Victor H. Mair

Download or read book The Columbia History of Chinese Literature written by Victor H. Mair and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-10 with total page 1369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Columbia History of Chinese Literature is a comprehensive yet portable guide to China's vast literary traditions. Stretching from earliest times to the present, the text features original contributions by leading specialists working in all genres and periods. Chapters cover poetry, prose, fiction, and drama, and consider such contextual subjects as popular culture, the impact of religion, the role of women, and China's relationship with non-Sinitic languages and peoples. Opening with a major section on the linguistic and intellectual foundations of Chinese literature, the anthology traces the development of forms and movements over time, along with critical trends, and pays particular attention to the premodern canon.


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