Chinese Literature, Ancient and Classical
Download or Read eBook Chinese Literature, Ancient and Classical PDF written by André Lévy and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : André Lévy |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007-03-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0253213657 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780253213655 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Chinese Literature, Ancient and Classical by : André Lévy
Book excerpt: 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.
