Two Chinese Poets: Vignettes of Han Life and Thought

Ernest Richard Hughes

ISBN 10: 0691626081 / ISBN 13: 9780691626086

Published by Princeton University Press, 2015

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• Title: Two Chinese Poets: Vignettes of Han Life and Thought
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0691626081
• ISBN 13: 9780691626086
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The half-dozen generations from 100 B.C. to A.D. 100 were epoch-making in Chinese history, and there is a real need for "vignetting sketches of manner, character, and thought" based on documents identifiable as to date and authorship. Fortunately such documents are available in the fu (Chinese literary form) on the Two Capitals by Pan Ku and Chang Heng. Insights into Han life and beliefs are offered through the translation and paraphrase of the fu, with extensive critique and commentary.

Originally published in 1960.

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