Cai (Chinese and comparative literature, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) presents a comparative study of Western and Chinese poetics. The first four chapters focus on the foundational concepts of We
How to Read Chinese Poetry in Context is an introduction to the golden age of Chinese poetry, spanning the earliest times through the Tang dynasty (618–907). It aims to break down barriers—between lan
In this "guided" anthology, experts lead students through the major genres and eras of Chinese poetry from antiquity to the modern time. The volume is divided into 6 chronological sections and feature
Cai (Chinese and comparative literature, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) has created an anthology notable for its ease of use and clear and effective presentation of a large body of material. Over 1
How to Read Chinese Poetry in Context is an introduction to the golden age of Chinese poetry, spanning the earliest times through the Tang dynasty (618–907). It aims to break down barriers—between lan
Cai (Chinese and comparative literature, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) presents the first book-length study in English of Liu Xie's classic work of literary criticism from early-sixth century Chin
Designed to work with the acclaimed course text "How to Read Chinese Poetry: A Guided Anthology," the "How to Read Chinese Poetry Workbook" introduces classical Chinese to advanced beginners and learn
This book is at once a guided introduction to Chinese nonfictional prose and an innovative textbook for the study of classical Chinese. It is a companion volume to How to Read Chinese Prose: A Guided
