Festivals and Songs of Ancient China

Autor*innen

• Marcel Granet

Parameter

• 292 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• China
• Poesie

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Focusing on the analysis of Chinese literature, this work by Professor Granet offers a fresh perspective on "The Love Songs of Shih Ching" and the historical context of "The Ancient Festivals." Granet, a trained sociologist, challenges traditional interpretations by advocating for a more direct reading of the Odes, urging readers to set aside standard moral distinctions and symbolic meanings. This approach emphasizes the cultural significance of the songs, providing a deeper understanding of their historical and social context.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Paperback