Chinese Literature, Ancient and Classical

by André Lévy and William H. Nienhauser Jr.

Andr? L?vy provides a "picture of Chinese literature of the past" that brilliantly illustrates the four great literary genres of China: the classics, prose, poetry, and the literature of entertainment. His discussion of approximately 120 vivid translations combines personal insights with innovative historical accounts in a genre-based approach that moves beyond the typical chronology of dynasties. Renowned scholar William H. Nienhauser, Jr., translated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253213657
• ISBN13: 9780253213655
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher