{"product_id":"readings-in-chinese-womens-philosophical-and-feminist-thought-9781350046122","title":"Readings in Chinese Womens Philosophical and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReadings in Chinese Women's Philosophical and Feminist Thought \u003c\/i\u003egathers 40 original writings on women by 32 authors (many of whom are women) from the Yuan dynasty to the Republics, an important 700-year historical period during which women's learning in China blossomed as a result of economic prosperity, the development of commercial printing, and the interaction between East and West.  Selections are made not only from canonical texts on women's virtues, but also from less orthodox literary works such as plays, poetry, novels, essays, and revolutionary writings that illuminate the lived experience of women and the perception of gender. With many texts translated into English for the first time, this reader provides the context needed to understand them. It features:  - Chronologically organized readings in the sequence of the Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties, and the Republics to demonstrate historical progression of thought (or the lack of) - Introductions to each section and chapter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnn Pang-White has already established an impressive reputation as one of the leading figures in the translation and interpretation of traditional Chinese writing by and about women. Editing and translating \u003ci\u003eReadings in Chinese Women's Philosophical and Feminist Thought \u003c\/i\u003eestablishes Pang-White as the preeminent figure in this area! This translation anthology compliments other works that cover earlier Chinese writings by and about women, and gives students and scholars a window into this fascinating aspect of traditional culture. Pang-White allows us to see that Chinese writings by and about women are much more complex and insightful than the simplistic caricatures that are still too often accepted today. * Bryan W. Van Norden, James Monroe Taylor Chair, Vassar College, USA *\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating and enticing collection of plays, poetry, novels, essays, and revolutionary writings presents a unique platform for a more informed transnational, transcultural and decolonial feminist and philosophical discourse and beyond. A fascinating, delightful and illuminating expedition! * Robin R. Wang, Professor of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments  \u003c\/i\u003e    \u003ci\u003eChronology of Chinese Dynasties, Republics, and Key Events\u003c\/i\u003e                                  \u003ci\u003eMap of China\u003c\/i\u003e                                                                                                                             \u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e                                                                                                                   \u003cb\u003ePart I The Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)\u003c\/b\u003e  Introduction                  1          Guan Hanqing, \u003ci\u003eThe Injustice Done to Dou E\u003c\/i\u003e       2          Zheng Guangzu, \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of Qian-Nü Leaves Her Body\u003c\/i\u003e       3          Guan Daosheng, Selected Poems       4          Guo Jujing, Two Anecdotes from \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Selection of Twenty-Four Exemplars of Filial Piety with Matching Poems\u003c\/i\u003e       5          Xue Lanying and Xue Huiying, “Bamboo Branches Songs from Sutai”       6          Chen Menglei, Selected Biographies of Yuan Women            \u003cb\u003e Part II The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)\u003c\/b\u003e   Introduction      7          Empress Renxiaowen, \u003ci\u003eTeachings for the Inner Court\u003c\/i\u003e      8          Madame Liu, \u003ci\u003eShort Records of Models for Women\u003c\/i\u003e      9          Wang Daokun, Selected Biographies of Ming Women      10        Zhao Nanxing, \u003ci\u003eThe Classic for Teaching Young Girls\u003c\/i\u003e      11        Li Zhi, “A Letter in Response to the Claim that Women are Too Shortsighted to Understand the Dao”      12        Tang Xianzu, \u003ci\u003eThe Peony Pavilion\u003c\/i\u003e      13        Ma Shouzhen, “A Letter to Sir Wang Baigu” and Selected Poems      14        Liu Rushi, “A Letter to Sir Qian Muzhai” and “The Daoist Hermit in a Straw Coat, Wang Wei”        \u003cb\u003ePart III The Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)\u003c\/b\u003e   Introduction      15        Pu Songling, “The Painted Skin” from \u003ci\u003eStrange Stories from a Chinese Studio\u003c\/i\u003e      16        Chen Menglei, Selected Biographies of Qing Women      17        Chen Hongmou, \u003ci\u003eNorms for Teaching Women to be Passed Down to Future Generations\u003c\/i\u003e      18        Yuan Mei, “The Accustomed View that it is Unbefitting for Women to Compose Poetry,”“A Poem Regarding Two Talented and Virtuous Ladies,” and “My Female Student Xi Peilan”      19        Xi Peilan, Selected Poems      20        Sun Yunfeng, Selected Poems      21        Li Ruzhen, \u003ci\u003eFlowers in the Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e      22        Qiu Jin, “\u003ci\u003eWomen’s Newspaper of China\u003c\/i\u003e Inaugural Issue Statement” and “To My Fellow Sisters”      23        He Zhen, “The Declaration of Women,” “On Women's Revenge,” and “What Women Should Know About Communism”      24        Madame Shen-Zhang, “Preface to \u003ci\u003eIllustrated Four Books for Women with Explanation in Vernacular Chinese\u003c\/i\u003e”        \u003cb\u003ePart IV The Republics (1912–present)\u003c\/b\u003e   Introduction      25        Lu Xun, \u003ci\u003eThe New-Year Sacrifice\u003c\/i\u003e      26        Hu Shih, “The Problem of Chastity” and “A Chinese Declaration of the Rights of Women”      27        Ding Ling, “Thoughts on March 8”      28        Eileen Chang, \u003ci\u003eShame, Amah!\u003c\/i\u003e      29        Lü Hsiu-lien, “The Connotation of New Feminism”      30        Li Ang, \u003ci\u003eThe Butcher’s Wife\u003c\/i\u003e      31        Li Xiaojiang, “Economic Reform and the Awakening of Chinese Women’s Collective Consciousness”      32        Bhiksuni Shih Chao-hwei, “Theory and Practice of Buddhist Feminist Movement in Taiwan: From Advocating Animal Rights to Female Rights”        \u003ci\u003eNotes\u003c\/i\u003e      \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e      \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738582528343,"sku":"9781350046122","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/readings-in-chinese-womens-philosophical-and-feminist-thought-9781350046122","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}