The Chinese Knight-Errant

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Author	: JAMES J.Y. LIU
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2022-05-18
ISBN-10	: 1032257792
ISBN-13	: 9781032257792
Rating	: 4/5 (92 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Chinese Knight-Errant by : JAMES J.Y. LIU

Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1967, is a comprehensive study of knight-errantry in Chinese history and literature from the fourth century BC to the twentieth century. It discusses the social and intellectual backgrounds of knight-errantry, historical knights and the development of the theme in poetry, fiction and drama.

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