{"title":"Xiaofei Tian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXiaofei Tian\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into historical narratives with a focus on empire, identity, and cultural interaction. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eWriting Empire and Self\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the complexities of history and memory, inviting readers to reconsider traditional perspectives within the fields of history and military studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Tian’s books can expect thoughtful analyses that blend rigorous research with engaging storytelling. Her contributions enrich understanding of how personal and political histories intertwine, making her collection essential for those interested in the deeper layers of historical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"writing-empire-and-self-by-xiaofei-tian-9780231223140","title":"Writing Empire and Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina's early medieval period, from the fifth through the early seventh century, from the Northern and Southern Dynasties through the unified Sui, was a time of political fragmentation, military strife, and ethnic conflict. It also witnessed brilliant artistic creations as well as a full flowering of court culture, with poetry at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did poetry come to be regarded as the most potent form of cultural capital, a privileged literary genre, and a foundational skill for members of the elite? How was poetry transformed from an instrument of empire building to a venue for articulating personal trauma and voicing critique of the state?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the evolution of poetry's role in Chinese society, \u003cem\u003eWriting Empire and Self\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the profound cultural changes that took place in the early medieval era. Xiaofei Tian argues that in this period, a social community, eventually known as the \"scholar elite\" and treated as if it had always been a permanent fixture of the Chinese social order, came into being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe investigates the formation of this community, which left its mark on all later Chinese arts and letters, through a careful account of its history and textual production. Combining meticulous readings of numerous previously untranslated texts with a long-term, large-scale view of social and cultural history, \u003cem\u003eWriting Empire and Self\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh perspective on poetry's intricate relationship with the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038675939564,"sku":"9780231223140","price":137.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231223140-writing-empire-and-self.jpg?v=1785394401"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/xiaofei-tian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}