Two Chinese Poets Vignettes Han by Hughes E R (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 266 pages. Light wear; pages yellowed, a couple stains; a solid binding but a strong cigarette odor inside. No jacket. 1977 reprint of 1960 book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literary Criticism & Essays; ISBN: 0837196485. ISBN/EAN: 9780837196480. Inventory No: 224972.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. 282pp. Very good, clean and sound condition / chipped and sunned dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Yellowed tape shadows to endpapers where jacket was once affixed, now in new archival mylar. 266pp. Price clip to inner flap.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Very Good. Heavier book, tan cloth, gilt design and lettering with black background at spine top very fine, lightly browned at spine bottom, lightly browned stain inside front cover and adjacent end paper, 266 lightly browned pages. Poets are Pan Ku and Chang Hing. DJ heavy paper beneath mylar, orange background with black lettering, spine faded and lightly stained. DJ has microtear at top front edge and spine bottom edge, very tiny tear at top back edge near tip. Near Very Good DJ/Very Good book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. An excellent copy. Previous owners bookplate on inside of front cover. Edition which is out of print. Bright and clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1960. First edition. Scholarly work on the Fu (a literary form combining prose and poetry) of Han dynasty poets Pan Ku (A.D. 32-92) and Chang Heng (A.D. 78-139). Light olive cloth, 266 pages, dustjacket. Little wear, good hinges, sound text block, unexplained two inch square piece of linen tape adhered to the front free endpaper, no names or other markings. The mylar protected dustjacket is not priceclipped and is in near fine condition with a slightly age-toned spine, no chips or tears. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

xv, 266p., original cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Tiny if any signs of wear on cover and small signs of wear on the spine. Aside from this, book in great condition. Please refer to photos.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Han Dynasty China, offering a unique perspective on history through the lens of poetry. The author meticulously examines four "fu" poemsââ âdescriptive poetic essaysââ âby renowned scholars Pan Ku and Chang Heng, focusing on their depictions of the Western and Eastern Capitals, Chang'an and Loyang. These poems, written within decades of each other, provide invaluable insights into the political, social, and cultural landscapes of the era. By comparing and contrasting the two authors' portrayals, this book unveils the intricate tapestry of Han Dynasty society. It delves into the minds of these influential figures, exploring their thoughts on imperial power, philosophical values, and the role of Confucianism. The author meticulously analyzes the poems' rich language and imagery, drawing connections to historical events and broader intellectual currents. Through this exploration, the book sheds light on the complexities of Han Dynasty rule, questioning whether it was an autocracy or a theocracy and examining the impact of empire on the Chinese people's sense of identity. It also delves into the rise of humanitarian ethics, the importance of filial piety, and the expansion of education during this pivotal period. Ultimately, this book offers a profound understanding of Han Dynasty China and its enduring legacy. It reveals how these ancient poems provide a window into the past, illuminating the values, beliefs, and aspirations of a civilization that continues to shape the world today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 282 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.64 inches. In Stock.

[Chinese History] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (23 x 15cm), pp.[2]; xvi; 266; [4]. Publisher's cream cloth, black gilt-lettered title label to spine, orange typographic dust-jacket. Spotting and toning to textblock edges, toning and light rolling to spine, toning to dust-jacket spine, price-clipped jacket with some slight tearing to edges. Very good. Hughes, former Reader in Chinese Philosophy and Religion at Oxford University, was the author of a number of Sinological studies. At the time of his death, Hughes was working on 'Two Chinese Poets' with Dr. David Hawkes, a former student, revising the manuscript before publication.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 296. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1960 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 296.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Light foxing on text block edge.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 282 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.64 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A comparative study of two first and second (A.D.) century Chinese poets, Pan Ku and Chang Heng, and an illumination of Han Dynasty life and thought through the poets' major compositions.