Routledge Essays in Medieval Chinese Literature and History

Explore the rich cultural landscape of the T'ang dynasty with this collection of eleven essays by Paul Kroll. Published by Routledge as part of the Variorum Collected Studies, this volume provides deep insights into medieval Chinese literature and history. Readers can examine famous studies regarding the dancing horses of T'ang and the historical account of Emperor Hsuan Tsung's abandonment of his capital and the execution of his consort. The collection also includes detailed research on poems related to the holy mountain T'ai Shan, with a specific focus on the works of Li Po. This scholarly work serves as a companion to Kroll's other volume on medieval Taoism and Li Po's poetry, making it an essential resource for those studying Chinese poetic traditions and social history.