Great Literature of the Eastern World

The Major Works of Prose, Poetry and Drama from China, India, Japan, Korea and the Middle East

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Great Literature of the Eastern World

The Major Works of Prose, Poetry and Drama from China, India, Japan, Korea and the Middle East

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Great Literature of the Eastern World is an authoritative guide to over 100 of the most noteworthy literary works of China, Indian, Japan, Korea and the Middle East. Descriptive essays by prominent Asian scholars - one of each work covered - provide an insightful introduction to the major novels, short stories, poetry, essays and drama of Asia.

In addition to providing an incisive critical account of the content and style of each work, the entries include basic biographical information about the author as well as other relevant information - preparing the interested reader for the experience of enjoying the work in translation. Recommendations for the best translations as well as suggestions for further reading are also provided.

Great Literature of the Eastern World is an entertaining and reliable source of essential information about the major literary works which, over a period of more than 3,000 years, have expressed the unique spirit and mind of the Asian world.

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Publisher
HarperResource
Language
English
Pages
554

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Classifications

Library of Congress
PJ307 .G74 1996, PJ307.G74 1996

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL7290931M
Internet Archive
greatliteratureo00ianp
ISBN 10
0062701045
ISBN 13
9780062701046
LCCN
95026313
OCLC/WorldCat
33668298
Library Thing
7026254
Goodreads
976896

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