On Feathers and Furs: The Animal Section in Duan Chengshi's Youyang Zazu (Ca. 853). an Annotated Translation

by Chiara Bocci

One of the great literary achievements of the Tang dynasty, the Youyang zazu, or "Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang", has captivated the attention of those Chinese and western scholars, who appreciated its erudition, originality, and the author's outstanding storytelling talent. The aim of this book is to provide a complete annotated translation of its section on birds and quadrupeds (Yu mao pian), one of the less studied so far, although certainly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3447117591
• ISBN13: 9783447117593
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Harrassowitz
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 10.09 lbs.