The Poetics of Sovereignty - On Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty

Zusammenfassung Emperor Taizong (r. 626–49) of the Tang is remembered as an exemplary ruler. This study addresses that aura of virtuous sovereignty and Taizong’s construction of a reputation for moral rulership through his own literary writings—with particular attention to his poetry.

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• Authors: Jack W Chen, Jack W. Chen
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.01.2011
• EAN: 9780674056084
• ISBN: 978-0-674-05608-4
• No. of pages: 420
• Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series; Harvard-Yenching Institute Mon; Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series; Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph (HUP)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous