The Chinese Classic Novels (Routledge Revivals): An Annotated Bibliography of Chiefly English-Language Studies - Hardcover

Berry, Margaret

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 041559524X ISBN 13: 9780415595247

Publisher: Routledge, 2010

Synopsis

First published in 1988, this reissue is an important work in the field of national literary exchange. Declared by American Library Association in its Choice publication one of the ten best reference works of 1988, the volume has survived global change - politically, socially, economically, religiously, aesthetically - to promote cultural dialogue between China and the West. Besides the scores of annotated sources, the introductory essays remain as authentic and moving as the day of their appearance.

Equally to be observed is accelerating demand, especially in academic institutions, for global cultural exchange through national literatures. How can we of the English-speaking world, for example, adequately understand and converse with our Chinese counterparts without some appreciation of their culture, notably of Confucian and Taoist roles in their history as reflected in their literature?

Overall, a pioneering work whose reissue will be welcomed by both scholars and general readers alike.

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Margaret Berry

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041559524X
• ISBN 13: 9780415595247
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 324