Idema wilt (699 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A comprehensive overview of China's 3,000 years of literary history, from its beginnings to the present day.

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1997 Ed. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A comprehensive overview of China's 3,000 years of literary history, from its beginnings to the present day.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Trade paperback, tight binding, only fault is 5 or 6 heavily pen-marked pages with notations and underlining.

Softbound. Condizione: Very Good. Octavo, glossy paper covers, xxx, 469 pp., bibliography and selected readings, classified glossary, index.

Condizione: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Condizione: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: RePrint ] Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company Pub Date: 9/15/2012 Binding: Paperback Pages: 501 RePrint edition.

Condizione: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. One of the most exciting developments in the study of Chinese literature has been the rediscovery of a rich, diverse tradition of womens writing of the imperial period. This anthology differs from previous works by offering a glimpse of women's writings not only in poetry but in essays and letters, drama, religious writing, and narrative fiction.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. One of the most exciting developments in the study of Chinese literature has been the rediscovery of a rich, diverse tradition of womens writing of the imperial period. This anthology differs from previous works by offering a glimpse of women's writings not only in poetry but in essays and letters, drama, religious writing, and narrative fiction.…

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Of the many ballads, tales, and plays extolling filial piety (xiao)--the foundational virtue of imperial China--none was more popular in that era than the legend of Dong Yong and his heavenly helpmate, Weaving Maiden. Continually revised and embellished over a millennium, the tale's popularity remains, finding new expression in Chinese film and opera in the twentieth century.The five versions of the legend presented here, alongside a selection of related texts, illustrate changing perceptions of xiao from the tenth century through the first part of the twentieth in a variety of genres. An appendix traces the development of the related legend of Weaving Maiden and Buffalo Boy from myth to folktale.Wilt L. Idema's Introduction traces the evolution of the central legend and its significance in the history of Chinese popular culture. Annotations explaining terms and references that may be unfamiliar to Western readers, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this book for both scholars and students. …

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The late-imperial legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, the Butterfly Lovers--a story as central to Chinese culture as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is to Western culture--also relates a tale of two lovers help apart by social strictures. To audiences of the many Chinese ballads, plays, and films based on the story, the tragic ending offers proof that equality and happiness can only be achieved in a China freed from the traditional family system.This volume offers translations of the earliest versions of the popular ballad along with later literary reinventions of the tale; a variety of related documents reveal the historical and cultural origins of the legend. In his Introduction, Wilt L. Idema provides essential contextual information and discusses how the story of the Butterfly Lovers fits into modern Chinese concepts of gender roles and sexual freedom.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2010, first paperback printing. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good; minor wear to edges of wraps. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. Paperback. Sharp, nearly as new copy with clean, unmarked pages with good pictures throughout. Binding is solid.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. One of the most exciting developments in the study of Chinese literature has been the rediscovery of a rich, diverse tradition of womens writing of the imperial period. This anthology differs from previous works by offering a glimpse of women's writings not only in poetry but in essays and letters, drama, religious writing, and narrative fiction.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. One of the most exciting developments in the study of Chinese literature has been the rediscovery of a rich, diverse tradition of womens writing of the imperial period. This anthology differs from previous works by offering a glimpse of women's writings not only in poetry but in essays and letters, drama, religious writing, and narrative fiction.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The legend of Mulan--the daughter who disguises herself as a man, dons her father's armor, and heads off to war in his place--remains one of the most popular Chinese folktales despite (or because of) its lack of supernatural demonstrations or interventions.This volume offers lively translations of the earliest recorded version of the legend and several later iterations of the tale (including the screenplay of the hugely successful 1939 Chinese film Mulan Joins the Army), illustrating the many ways that reinterpretations of this basic story reflect centuries of changes in Chinese cultural, political, and sexual attitudes.An Introduction traces the evolution of the Mulan legend and its significance in the history of Chinese popular culture. Annotation explaining terms and references unfamiliar to Western readers, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this volume for both scholars and students.…

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards is a collection of popular Chinese traditional stories that appeal to the interests of students studying Chinese literature, folklore, religion, philosophy, and popular culture. The tale of Weaving Maiden and The Cowherd (or Buffalo Boy) continues to remain popular and inspire modern writers in China, and The Legend of Dong Yong remains a popular stage production. Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards is a collection of popular Chinese traditional stories that appeal to the interests of students studying Chinese literature, folklore, religion, philosophy, and popular culture. The tale of Weaving Maiden and The Cowherd (or Buffalo Boy) continues to remain popular and inspire modern writers in China, and Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.