Traditional Chinese Stories: Themes and Variations (First edition, Hardcover)

Y.W. Ma and Joseph S.M. Lau (Editors)

ISBN 10: 0231040598 / ISBN 13: 9780231040594

Published by New York Columbia University Press, 1978

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New York Columbia University Press, 1978. Texto en inglés. XXV + 603 pp. 26 x 20. Tela editorial tapa dura con sobrecubierta de editorial ilustrada. Sin subrayados ni anotaciones. SOBRECUBIERTA FATIGADA, volumen en buen estado de conservación. ISBN: 0231040598.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Traditional Chinese Stories: Themes and Variations (First edition, Hardcover)
• Publisher: New York Columbia University Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0231040598
• ISBN 13: 9780231040594
• Binding: Encuadernación de tapa dura
• Edition: 1? Edición
• Condition: Bien
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

For centuries the Chinese referred to their fiction as hsiao-shuo, etymologically meaning "roadside gossip" or "small talk," and held it in low regard compared to classical poetry and drama. Not until the 20th century was the Chinese story internationally recognized as a beautiful and vital expression of the Chinese spirit. Spanning the former Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 8) to the early Republican years, these 61 selected stories represent the five major forms of Chinese fiction: pi-chi, ch'uan-ch'i, pien-wen, hua-pen and kung-an. With tables listing each selection in its proper chronological sequence and with extensive notes explaining difficult allusions and the placement of each story in the development of Chinese literature, this collection provides an excellent text for students of comparative literature and Chinese fiction.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese