Collapse of Heaven - The Taiping Civil War and Chinese Literature and Culture, 18501880

The Collapse of Heaven investigates a long-neglected century in Chinese literature through the lens of the Taiping War (1851-1864). Huan Jin examines manifold literary and cultural transformations through pamphlets, diaries, poetry, fiction, and drama. The book offers an important comparative perspective on the global nineteenth century.

About the author

Huan Jin is Assistant Professor, Division of Humanities, at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Summary

The Collapse of Heaven investigates a long-neglected century in Chinese literature through the lens of the Taiping War (1851–1864). Huan Jin examines manifold literary and cultural transformations through pamphlets, diaries, poetry, fiction, and drama. The book offers an important comparative perspective on the global nineteenth century.

Product details

• Authors: Huan Jin
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2024
• EAN: 9780674295872
• ISBN: 978-0-674-29587-2
• No. of pages: 360
• Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Cultural Studies, HISTORY / Asia / General, military history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / Chinese, HISTORY / Military / Ancient, c 1800 to c 1900, Chinese, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899, Asian History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient warfare