Just a Song
Subtitle: Chinese Lyrics from the Eleventh and Early Twelfth Centuries
Publisher: Harvard University Asia Center
Published: Apr 02, 2019
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 430
ISBN-13: 9780674987128
Description: "Analyzes the transformation of song lyric (ci), a form of Chinese poetry, from performance contribution to a full literary genre. Examines its discursive contrast to older classical poetry, as well as its emphasis on sensibility, which was lost in the new Song world of righteousness and public advancement"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Source title: Just a Song: Chinese Lyrics from the Eleventh and Early Twelfth Centuries (Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series)