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Classical Chinese for Everyone
A Guide for Absolute Beginners
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In just thirteen brief, accessible chapters, this engaging little book takes 'absolute beginners' from the most basic questions about the language (e.g., what does a classical Chinese character look like?) to reading and understanding selections from classical Chinese philosophical texts and Tang dynasty poetry.
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In just thirteen brief, accessible chapters, this engaging little book takes 'absolute beginners' from the most basic questions about the language (e.g., what does a classical Chinese character look like?) to reading and understanding selections from classical Chinese philosophical texts and Tang dynasty poetry.
Classical Chinese for Everyone offers an unparalleled introduction to this fascinating subject, creating a roadmap that allows serious students to make real headway in learning classical Chinese, while simultaneously gaining profound insights into early Chinese thought.
"Van Norden has pulled off the seemingly impossible. With his direction, a serious student could make real headway in learning classical Chinese - while learning a great deal about early Chinese thought as well." - Robert E. Hegel, Washington University in St. Louis
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Classical Chinese for Everyone by Bryan W. Van Norden has been well-received for making the challenging task of learning Classical Chinese both accessible and enjoyable. The book is praised for its engaging style and insightful approach to early Chinese philosophy. Readers find it informative on how language shapes thought, and it stands out as a fun and corrective resource against past inaccuracies.
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ISBN: 9781624668227
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 October 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: B-W pictograms in FM
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 362g
Pages: 168
About the Author
Bryan W. Van Nordenis Chair Professor in the School of Philosophy at Wuhan University (China) and James Monroe Taylor Chair of Philosophy at Vassar College (USA). He is author, editor, or translator of ten books on Chinese and comparative philosophy.
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