Chinese Dreams in Romantic England - The Life and Times of Thomas Manning

A polymath and participant in the 'first wave' of British Romanticism, Manning was one of the first Englishmen to study Chinese language and culture. His extraordinary story, told for the first time, transforms our understanding of Romanticism and the cultural exchange between Britain and Asia.

About the author

Edward Weech is Librarian at the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. He is a historian and heritage professional with special interest in how and why British people in the past learned about other cultures, especially those of East Asia. His essays and reviews on history, culture, and society have appeared in a variety of publications including the Times Literary Supplement, the Coleridge Bulletin, and the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. This is his first book.

Summary

A polymath and participant in the 'first wave' of British Romanticism, Manning was one of the first Englishmen to study Chinese language and culture. His extraordinary story, told for the first time, transforms our understanding of Romanticism and the cultural exchange between Britain and Asia. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Edward Weech, Edward (Librarian) Weech
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9781526164551
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-6455-1
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Asia / China, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history, Biography: historical, political and military