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Students who want to read Chinese history, philosophy, and literature must first master the difficult language of literary Chinese, or Wenyan. The dense poetic language of ancient China is often deliberately ambiguous to the point that Chinese scholars need commentaries to understand the. This introduction presents the structure of literary Chinese including grammar, basic vocabulary, cultural notes, translations and exercise. Professor Faurot has used interesting, original text in the lessons, including: poems by Du Fu, Li Bai, Wang Wei, and Li Qingzhao; selections from influential philosophers Lao Zi, Confucius, and Mencius; passages from Sun Zi s Art of War and Sima Qian s Record of the Historian.
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Gateway to the Chinese Classics (English and Chinese Edition)
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Later Printing. This is a comprehensive and accessible guide for students seeking to master literary Chinese, or Wenyan, and delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese history, philosophy, and literature. Published in 2017 by China Books and Periodicals, this is a later printing of the esteemed textbook."Gateway to the Chinese Classics" addresses the challenge of ancient China's dense, often ambiguous poetic language, which frequently requires expert commentary even for native scholars. Professor Jeannette Faurot's introduction meticulously presents the structure of literary Chinese, encompassing grammar, essential vocabulary, and vital cultural notes, accompanied by practical translations and exercises.Faurot employs engaging, original texts for her lessons, featuring a diverse selection that includes:* Poems by renowned masters such as Du Fu, Li Bai, Wang Wei, and Li Qingzhao.* Seminal passages from influential philosophers Lao Zi, Confucius, and Mencius.* Strategic insights from Sun Zi's "Art of War" and historical narratives from Sima Qian's "Record of the Historian."Designed for both self-study and classroom use, this textbook prepares students to confidently navigate other classical works with the aid of a good dictionary upon completion. Bound in **Paperback**, this copy is in **Good condition**. Seller Inventory # SCAN-14-0514927D
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Gateway to the Chinese Classics: A Practical Introduction to Literary Chinese
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