The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons

The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons

The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons is the first comprehensive work of literary criticism in Chinese, and one that has been considered essential reading for writers and scholars since it was written some 1,500 years ago. A vast compendium of all that was known about Chinese literature at the time, it is simultaneously a taxonomy and history of genres and styles and a manual for good writing. Its chapters, organized according to the I Ching, cover such topics as â€œChoice of Style,â€ â€œEmotion and Literary Expression,â€ â€œHumor and Enigma,â€ â€œSpiritual Thought or Imagination,â€ â€œThe Nourishing of Vitality,â€ and â€œLiterary Flaws.â€

â€œMindâ€ is the ideas, impressions, and emotions that take formâ€”the â€œcarving of the dragonâ€â€”in a literary work. Full of examples and delightful anecdotes drawn from Liu Hsiehâ€™s encyclopedic knowledge of Chinese literature, readers will discover distinctive concepts and standards of the art of writing that are both alien and familiar. The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons is not only a summa of classical Chinese literary aesthetics but also a wellspring of advice from the distant past on how to write.
Country USA
Brand New York Review Books
Manufacturer New York Review Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9789629965853
Color White
ReleaseDate 2015-01-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789629965853

Country	USA
Brand	New York Review Books
Manufacturer	New York Review Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9789629965853
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2015-01-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9789629965853

The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons

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