Victor H. Mair

Exploring early globalism and Chinese literature through the lens of literary diffusion, this Element analyses two primary forms. The first is Buddhist literary diffusion, whose revolutionary impact on Chinese language and literature is illustrated through scriptural translation, transformation texts, and journey to the West stories. The second, facilitated diffusion, engages with the maritime world, traced through the seafaring journey of...

Exploring early globalism and Chinese literature through the lens of literary diffusion, this Element analyzes two primary forms. The first is Buddhist literary diffusion, whose revolutionary impact on Chinese language and literature is illustrated through scriptural translation, transformation texts, and journey to the West stories. The second, facilitated diffusion, engages with the maritime world, traced through the seafaring journey of...

The most authoritative and entertaining history of tea ever published, written with verve to engage a wide readership. Throughout the centuries, tea has inspired artists, enhanced religious experience, played a pivotal role in the emergence of world trade, and even triggered major wars. No other drink has touched the lives of so many people in so many different ways. The...