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Explore the depth of Chinese literary history with An Outline of Chinese Literature I from the China Perspectives series. Published by Routledge, this book offers a departure from traditional research that focuses solely on historical descriptions or individual writers. Instead, author Yuan Xingpei, a professor at Peking University and expert in Chinese classic literature, provides a general analytical system and a multi-angled methodology to study the subject. Drawing from years of academic study and personal reading, the author examines the various dimensions of Chinese literature. Readers can learn about specific characteristics, time periods, and regional nature. The text also covers categories, the allure of the works, their transmission, and methods of appreciation. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for those looking to understand the structural and cultural elements that define Chinese literary traditions through a scholarly yet accessible lens.

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Analytical methodology that moves beyond simple historical descriptions to provide a systemic way to examine Chinese literature.

Written by Yuan Xingpei, a professor at Peking University and a recognized expert in the field of Chinese classic literature.

Comprehensive coverage of literary characteristics, specific time periods, and the regional nature of various works.

Detailed exploration of literary categories, transmission methods, and how to approach the appreciation of these texts.

A multi-angled approach that helps readers understand the allure and cultural impact of Chinese literary traditions.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
27 July 2017
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09 March 2017

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