| A Tang Miscellany: An Introduction to "Youyang zazu" Contributor(s): Wawrytko, Sandra a. (Other), Reed, Carrie E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820467472 ISBN-13: 9780820467474 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $83.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - China - Foreign Language Study | Miscellaneous |
| Dewey: 951.01 |
| LCCN: 2003040110 |
| Series: Asian Thought and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 156 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Youyang zazu is an important Tang dynasty miscellany by the erudite and well-traveled chronicler, Duan Chengshi (c. 800-863). Duan collected over thirteen hundred anecdotes, notes, and tales, which he recorded based on firsthand information, hearsay, and books. Duan's entries treat a fantastically broad array of subjects, including tattoos, fancy foods, supernatural occurrences, flora and fauna, temple art of Chang'an, and falconry. A Tang Miscellany: An Introduction to 'Youyang zazu' includes a biographical sketch of Duan, a textual history of the miscellany, a summary of the content of the collection, and a selection of 145 translations. |