Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts
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Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts
By (Author) Wilt L. Idema
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
15th September 2009
United States
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Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
398.20951
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Paperback
144
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
171g
Description
Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards is a collection of popular Chinese traditional stories that appeal to the interests of students studying Chinese literature, folklore, religion, philosophy, and popular culture. The tale of Weaving Maiden and The Cowherd (or Buffalo Boy) continues to remain popular and inspire modern writers in China, and The Legend of Dong Yong remains a popular stage production.
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Wilt L. Idema is Professor of Chinese Literature, Harvard University.
Author Bio
Wilt L. Idema is Professor of Chinese Literature, Harvard University.
