Wen Xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume I
Title | Wen Xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume I PDF eBook |
Author | David R. Knechtges |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 643 |
Release | 2014-07-14 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1400857244 |
A text of central importance to the Chinese literary tradition, the Wen xuan was compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531) and is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literature arranged by genre. This volume, the first of a planned eight-volume translation of the entire work, contains thoroughly annotated translations of the first section of the Wen xuan, the rhapsodies on the metropolises and capitals." Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on metropolises and capitals
Title | Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on metropolises and capitals PDF eBook |
Author | Tong Xiao |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Chinese literature |
ISBN | 9789579482356 |
Wen Xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume II
Title | Wen Xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume II PDF eBook |
Author | David R. Knechtges |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 2014-07-14 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1400858887 |
The Wen xuan, compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531), is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literary genres. It was one of the primary sources of literary knowledge for educated Chinese in the premodern period, and it is still the essential handbook for specialists in pre-Tang literature. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on metropolises and capitals. Two Capitals Rhapsody
Title | Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on metropolises and capitals. Two Capitals Rhapsody PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Chinese literature |
ISBN |
A text of central importance to the Chinese literary tradition, the Wen Xuan was compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531) and is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literature arranged by genre. These volumes, the first three of a planned eight-volume translation of the entire work, contains thoroughly annotated translation of the first section of the Wen xuan, the rhapsodies on the metropolises and capitals.
Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on natural phenomena, birds and animals, aspirations and feelings, sorrowful laments, literature, music, and passions
Title | Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on natural phenomena, birds and animals, aspirations and feelings, sorrowful laments, literature, music, and passions PDF eBook |
Author | Tong Xiao |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Chinese literature |
ISBN | 9780691021263 |
A text of central importance to the Chinese literary tradition, the Wen Xuan was compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531) and is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literature arranged by genre. These volumes, the first three of a planned eight-volume translation of the entire work, contains thoroughly annotated translation of the first section of the Wen xuan, the rhapsodies on the metropolises and capitals.
Wen Xuan Or Selections of Refined Literature
Title | Wen Xuan Or Selections of Refined Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Tong Xiao |
Publisher | |
Pages | 627 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on sacrifices, hunting, travel, sightseeing, palaces and halls, rivers and seas
Title | Wen Xuan, Or, Selections of Refined Literature: Rhapsodies on sacrifices, hunting, travel, sightseeing, palaces and halls, rivers and seas PDF eBook |
Author | Tong Xiao |
Publisher | |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN |
A text of central importance to the Chinese literary tradition, the Wen Xuan was compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531) and is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literature arranged by genre. These volumes, the first three of a planned eight-volume translation of the entire work, contains thoroughly annotated translation of the first section of the Wen xuan, the rhapsodies on the metropolises and capitals.