Great Books of China

Name: Great Books of China
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781837930210
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By Frances Wood

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Great Books of China by Frances Wood presents concise introductions to sixty-six significant works in Chinese literature, spanning ancient classics like The Book of Songs and the Confucian Analects, to popular dramas and novels, twentieth-century political texts, and lesser-known modern works. Each entry includes generous English quotations, offering readers a rich and accessible exploration of China's extensive literary heritage.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This comprehensive primer is ideal for readers new to Chinese literature and culture, as well as those seeking a structured guide to the great literary achievements of China in an accessible format.

A concise introduction to sixty-six works in the canon of Chinese literature.

A concise introduction to sixty-six works in the canon of Chinese literature.

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Discover – or rediscover – the major achievements of Chinese culture and civilization.

Great Books of China offers concise introductions, each of them accompanied by generous quotation (in English) from the book in question, to sixty-six works in the canon of Chinese literature.

The books chosen reflect the chronological and thematic breadth of Chinese literary tradition, ranging from such classics as The Book of Songs and the Confucian Analects, through popular dramas and novels like The Romance of the Western Chamber and The Water Margin. The collection also includes twentieth-century political and biographical works such as Quotations from Chairman Mao and the autobiography of the last emperor, as well as modern novels that are little known in the West, including Memories of South Peking and Six Chapters from a Cadre School Life.

Frances Wood presents a comprehensive, accessible, and richly informative primer for the uninitiated; a box of delights that opens up an entire literary culture to the inquisitive reader.

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Praise for Frances Wood's work highlights her authoritative and concise approach. Reviews of her related works describe her writing as 'fascinating' (Mail on Sunday), 'wry, concise and authoritative' (Times Literary Supplement), and offering 'fresh insight' (Publishers Weekly), showcasing her skill in making complex Chinese cultural topics approachable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837930210

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Frances Wood is a distinguished historian of China and Chinese culture, and was for many years head of the Chinese collections at the British Library. She has lectured widely, created exhibitions, and written a number of books including China's First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors, The Silk Road, and the Blue Guide to China.