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This book explores two important moments of dislocation in Chinese history, the early medieval period (317–589 CE) and the nineteenth century. Tian juxtaposes a rich array of materials from these two periods in comparative study, linking these historical moments in their unprecedented interactions, and intense fascination, with foreign cultures.

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The heaven–hell framework for understanding the world away from home—either as a perfect realm or its opposite—had a stunning hold on Chinese travel writing from early on, and Tian demonstrates how it continued to do so well into the nineteenth century…Her book is splendid. -- Joshua Fogel * American Historical Review *
A supreme achievement in literary studies. -- Marion Eggert * Journal of Asian Studies *

Visionary Journeys

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      Publisher Harvard University, Asia Center
      Published 2 January 2012
      ISBN-13 9780674062528
      978-0674062528
      ISBN-10 0674062523
      Also in:
      Asian history Travel writing

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores two important moments of dislocation in Chinese history, the early medieval period (317–589 CE) and the nineteenth century. Tian juxtaposes a rich array of materials from these two periods in comparative study, linking these historical moments in their unprecedented interactions, and intense fascination, with foreign cultures.

      Trade Review
      The heaven–hell framework for understanding the world away from home—either as a perfect realm or its opposite—had a stunning hold on Chinese travel writing from early on, and Tian demonstrates how it continued to do so well into the nineteenth century…Her book is splendid. -- Joshua Fogel * American Historical Review *
      A supreme achievement in literary studies. -- Marion Eggert * Journal of Asian Studies *

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