Tian, Xiaofei
Reading Du Fu: Nine Views
- ISBN 13:
- 9789888528448
- author:
- Tian, Xiaofei
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Hong Kong University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 25.7 x 17 x 1.5 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Asian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The poetry of Du Fu is reimagined through a series of essays by leading scholars and experts in Chinese literature. This collection offers a nuanced close reading of Du Fu's poems, exploring themes such as the relationship between local and imperial contexts, the individual body and the body politic, and the intersection of religion and literature. Du Fu's poetry is often associated with the "poet sage" image, but this collection challenges that notion by examining his attention to everyday reality, humor, and ability to surprise. The essays discuss poems written in the backwater town of Kuizhou, which provides a unique perspective on Du Fu's work during a time of social and political upheaval. Through fresh perspectives and close analysis, this collection sheds new light on Du Fu's poetry and its significance in Chinese literary discourse.
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