Great Books of China (in English)

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Course Description: Readings in English translation of classical and medieval Chinese poetry, Chinese historiography, tales of the supernatural, Tang romances, opera, and late imperial era vernacular literature, with key works by Sima Qian, Gan Bao, Tao Qian, Han Yu, and Feng Menglong. Background information on periods, authors and the interrelationships of culture, literature and social change.