Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle
In this major undertaking David Keenan translates and contextualizes over 100 tales from the Notes from the Hut for Examining the Subtle, a collection of 1,200 tales and observations by Chi Yun, one of eighteenth century China's leading intellectuals. By illuminating neglected aspects of the interaction between popular and elite cultures in late imperial China, this study portrays the rich connection between life and letters on the eve of the Western impact.
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Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle
In this major undertaking David Keenan translates and contextualizes over 100 tales from the Notes from the Hut for Examining the Subtle, a collection of 1,200 tales and observations by Chi Yun, one of eighteenth century China's leading intellectuals. By illuminating neglected aspects of the interaction between popular and elite cultures in late imperial China, this study portrays the rich connection between life and letters on the eve of the Western impact.
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Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle

Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle

Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle
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Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle

Shadows in a Chinese Landscape: Chi Yun's Notes from a Hut for Examining the Subtle

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In this major undertaking David Keenan translates and contextualizes over 100 tales from the Notes from the Hut for Examining the Subtle, a collection of 1,200 tales and observations by Chi Yun, one of eighteenth century China's leading intellectuals. By illuminating neglected aspects of the interaction between popular and elite cultures in late imperial China, this study portrays the rich connection between life and letters on the eve of the Western impact.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780765601735
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/30/1997
Series: New Studies in Asian Culture Series
Pages: 188
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile: 970L (what's this?)
Age Range: 18 Years

Table of Contents

I. Tales about Chi Yiin's Household II. Tales from Members of Chi Yiin's Household, III Tales about Chi Yun's Colleagues IV Tales about Chi Yun's Colleagues V Tales about Chi Yun's Neighbors

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