21F.044 Traditional Chinese Literature: Poetry, Fiction and Drama, Fall 2002

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Traditional Chinese Literature: Poetry, Fiction and Drama

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Abstract

Introduction to some of the major genres of traditional Chinese poetry, fiction, and drama. Intended to give students a basic understanding of the central features of traditional Chinese literary genres, as well as to introduce students to the classic works of the Chinese literary tradition. Works to be read include: Journey to the West, Outlaws of the Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and the poetry of the major Tang dynasty poets. Literature to be read in translation. Taught in English.

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2002-12

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/37592

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21F.044-Fall2002

local: 21F.044

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Keywords

genre, tradition, Chinese poetry, Chinese fiction, Chinese drama, Journey to the West, Outlaws of the Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, Tang dynasty poets

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