Description
Book SynopsisThis book is at once a guided introduction to Chinese nonfictional prose and an innovative textbook for the study of classical Chinese. It is a companion volume to
How to Read Chinese Prose: A Guided Anthology, designed for Chinese-language learners.
Trade ReviewLearning classical Chinese can be daunting! Anyone aspiring to competency will benefit enormously by letting this group of leading scholars guide them word-by-word through key texts in the tradition. The readings, glosses, and notes all ease the burden on the learner. -- Patricia Ebrey, author of
Emperor HuizongAn insightful anthology for appreciating classical Chinese prose in the original language and a perfect textbook for studying classical Chinese! I applaud the authors for selecting a corpus that is both canonical and diverse and appreciate the user-friendly design. -- Xiarong Li, author of
The Poetics and Politics of Sensuality in China: The “Fragrant and Bedazzling” Movement (1600-1930)With its judiciously selected sample texts and expertly prepared learning aids, this latest volume in the How to Read Chinese Literature series is an excellent choice for those interested in studying essential classical Chinese while gaining a literary appreciation of Chinese prose in different genres from different periods. -- Xiaoshan Yang, author of
Metamorphosis of the Private Sphere: Gardens and Objects in Tang-Song PoetryThis is the first volume available on the U.S. market to introduce comprehensively and systematically all of the major genres of classical Chinese prose in the form of a classical Chinese textbook taught through modern Mandarin Chinese. Teachers and students will benefit from its broad coverage, flexibility for course use, and its useful glossary-index. -- Benjamin Ridgway, Swarthmore College
Table of ContentsPreface to the How to Read Chinese Literature Series
A Note on How to Use This Book
Symbols, Abbreviations, and Typographical Usages
Contributors Who Have Written Literary Analyses for This Book
Historical Writings
Recorded Conversations
Allegorical Tales and Argumentative Essays
Biographical Writings
Letters
Prefaces and Occasional Writings
Expository Essays
Accounts of Sites and Events
Essentials of Classical Chinese Grammar Taught
Answers to Unit Exercises
