Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards
The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts
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Paperback, 144 blz.
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EN
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
2009
ISBN13: 9781603841351
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Levertijd ongeveer 16 werkdagen
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Samenvatting
Of the many ballads, tales, and plays extolling filial piety (xiao) the foundational virtue of imperial China none was more popular in that era than the legend of Dong Yong and his heavenly helpmate, Weaving Maiden. This title presents the five versions of the legend. It illustrates the changing perceptions of xiao in various genres.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781603841351
Taal:EN
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:144
Uitgever:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc