Early Chinese Texts : A Bibliographical Guide (Early China Special Monograph, No. 2)

Very fine cloth copy. No dustjacket (as published). xiv, 546 pages. This volume includes descriptive notices on sixty-four literary works written or compiled before the end of the Han dynasty. Three dozen leading scholars from the United States and Europe summarize the subject matter and contents, present conclusions regarding authorship, authenticity and textual history, and indicate outstanding problems that await solution. Each item is supported by lists of traditional and modern editions, commentaries, translations and research aids. The sixty-four notices total nearly five hundred pages, with additional appendices and a 34 page index of scholars.