China In Western Literature: A Continuation Of Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica is a comprehensive book that explores the representation of China in Western literature. The author, Tung Li Yuan, continues the work of Henri Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica, which was published in the early 20th century and remains a significant reference for scholars of Chinese studies.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical context of China's representation in Western literature. It examines the ...
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China In Western Literature: A Continuation Of Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica is a comprehensive book that explores the representation of China in Western literature. The author, Tung Li Yuan, continues the work of Henri Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica, which was published in the early 20th century and remains a significant reference for scholars of Chinese studies.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical context of China's representation in Western literature. It examines the evolution of Western attitudes towards China, from the first encounters between China and the West to the present day. The author also discusses the various literary genres that have been used to represent China, including travelogues, novels, and poetry.The second part of the book is a comprehensive bibliography of Western literature on China. It includes works from the 16th century to the present day, covering a wide range of genres and topics. The bibliography is organized by author and includes detailed annotations and descriptions of each work.Overall, China In Western Literature: A Continuation Of Cordier's Bibliotheca Sinica is an essential resource for scholars of Chinese studies and anyone interested in the representation of China in Western literature. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context and literary genres used to represent China, as well as a detailed bibliography of Western literature on China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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