The Halberd at Red Cliff - Jian’an and the Three Kingdoms

The third century CE¿the Jian'an era or Three Kingdoms¿holds double significance for the Chinese cultural tradition. Its writings laid the foundation of classical poetry and literary criticism. Its historical personages and events also inspired works of art throughout Chinese history. Xiaofei Tian examines the interface of these two nostalgias.

Summary

The third century CE—the Jian’an era or Three Kingdoms—holds double significance for the Chinese cultural tradition. Its writings laid the foundation of classical poetry and literary criticism. Its historical personages and events also inspired works of art throughout Chinese history. Xiaofei Tian examines the interface of these two nostalgias.

Product details

• Authors: Xiaofei Tian
• Publisher: Harvard University, Asia Center
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9780674977037
• ISBN: 978-0-674-97703-7
• No. of pages: 470
• Dimensions: 324 mm x 186 mm x 39 mm
• Weight: 774 g
• Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series; Harvard-Yenching Institute Mon; Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous