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Brill - The Inner Quarters and Beyond: Women Writers Ming-Qing

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Explore the rediscovered literary world of Ming and Qing dynasty women. This academic volume provides a deep look into the massive literary output of female writers from 1368 to 1911. By examining these valuable texts, readers can better understand the complex lives of women living within the inner quarters and how they responded to the social and state challenges of their time. This collection covers a wide range of genres and themes. You will find discussions on topics such as war, travel, illness, love, friendship, female heroism, and religion. The work utilizes a library of newly digitized resources to provide a modern perspective on historical texts. Spanning eleven chapters, this book describes, analyzes, and theorizes the materials found in these historical records. It is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in Chinese history, gender studies, and classical literature.

Key Features

Covers the extensive literary output of women writers from the Ming and Qing periods (1368-1911).

Analyzes diverse themes including travel, war, religion, friendship, and female heroism.

Uses a library of newly digitized resources to examine historical female experiences.

Provides eleven chapters of detailed description, analysis, and theory regarding these texts.

Explores the complex social responses of women to the challenges of state and society.

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Brill
Format
hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 2010
Listed Since
26 April 2010

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