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Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Filial Piety and Its Divine Rewards: The Legend of Dong Yong and Weaving Maiden with Related Texts
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by Wilt L. Idema
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9781603841351
ClassificationsDewey:398.20951
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 15 September 2009
Publication Country United States

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.

Author Biography

Wilt L. Idema is Professor of Chinese Literature, Harvard University.

Reviews

Wilt L. Idema is Professor of Chinese Literature, Harvard University.