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This study of Chinese women in the book trade begins with three case studies, each of which probes one facet of the relationship between women and fiction in the early 19th century. Building on these studies, the second half of the book focuses on the many sequels to the Dream of the Red Chamber and the significance of this novel for women.

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      Publisher: Harvard University, Asia Center
      Publication Date: 30/04/2006
      ISBN13: 9780674021464, 978-0674021464
      ISBN10: 0674021460
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      Geography Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study of Chinese women in the book trade begins with three case studies, each of which probes one facet of the relationship between women and fiction in the early 19th century. Building on these studies, the second half of the book focuses on the many sequels to the Dream of the Red Chamber and the significance of this novel for women.

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