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Explore the foundations of Chinese writing with The Oxford Handbook of Classical Chinese Literature from Oxford University Press. This volume provides a comprehensive look at the literary landscape from the 10th century BCE through the 10th century CE. Readers can examine how reading and writing practices transformed over two millennia and how literary concepts evolved throughout this period. The text investigates the factors that shaped literary production and the methods used for textual transmission. By analyzing traditional bibliographic categories and modern genre conceptions, this handbook offers a deep look into the recurrent concerns of classical writings. It is an essential resource for understanding how literary theories and historical contexts shape our view of ancient Chinese texts.

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This Oxford Handbook of Classical Chinese Literature covers a vast historical range from 1000 BCE to 900 CE.

Published by Oxford University Press, this volume examines the evolution of reading and writing practices over two thousand years.

The book explores how literary production and textual transmission were shaped by various historical factors.

Readers can study how traditional bibliographic categories and modern genre conceptions influence our understanding of the text.

This OUP USA publication investigates the evolving concerns found within classical Chinese writings.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
04 May 2017
Listed Since
13 September 2016

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