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Nienhauser Jr, William H

 
9789814287289: Tang Dynasty Tales: A Guided Reader
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9814287288 ISBN 13 : 9789814287289
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the genre of "Tang" tales in English, including discussions of the numerous Chinese studies from the last decade. "Tang Tales" itself contains the first annotated translations of these famous stories, which are deciphered and interpreted specifically for students and scholars interested in the medieval Chinese literature. Following the model of intertextual readings employed by Glen Dudbridge in "The Tale of Li Wa" (Oxford, 1983), the annotation points to the resonances to the classical texts; the translator's notes following each translation then explain how these references expand the meaning of the text. In addition to six translations of the major tales ("chuanqi, transmitting the strange"), there is also a rendition of a fantastic tale by Liu Zongyuan, suggesting close ties with popular and oral literature. The appended glossary of terms marks the first attempt to create such a reference for readers and scholars of "Tang" tales that will be of use in reading other tales as well. The meticulous scholarship of this book elevates it above all existing collections of these stories, and the inclusion of the standard introduction to the "Tang" tales for graduate students and researchers engenders a deeper appreciation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the genre of "Tang" tales in English, including discussions of the numerous Chinese studies from the last decade. "Tang Tales" itself contains the first annotated translations of these famous stories, which are deciphered and interpreted specifically for students and scholars interested in the medieval Chinese literature. Following the model of intertextual readings employed by Glen Dudbridge in "The Tale of Li Wa" (Oxford, 1983), the annotation points to the resonances to the classical texts; the translator's notes following each translation then explain how these references expand the meaning of the text. In addition to six translations of the major tales ("chuanqi, transmitting the strange"), there is also a rendition of a fantastic tale by Liu Zongyuan, suggesting close ties with popular and oral literature. The appended glossary of terms marks the first attempt to create such a reference for readers and scholars of "Tang" tales that will be of use in reading other tales as well. The meticulous scholarship of this book elevates it above all existing collections of these stories, and the inclusion of the standard introduction to the "Tang" tales for graduate students and researchers engenders a deeper appreciation.

Revue de presse

"The book's real contribution lies in its meticulous annotations and scholarly discussions of textual history and debates on authorship, and the very thoroughness of the scholarly apparatus. In sum, this book has much to offer the specialist reader." --China Review International

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9814287288
ISBN 13 
9789814287289
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
340
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