The other Greek : an introduction to Chinese and Japanese characters, their history and influence /

"In The Other Greek, Arthur Cooper offers a captivating and unorthodox introduction to the world of the Chinese script through the medium of poetry, explaining the structure, meaning and cultural significance of each character. Written nearly half a century ago, and now published posthumously,...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Cooper, Arthur R. V., -1988 (Author)
Other Authors: Galambos, Imre (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2018]
Subjects:
Chinese characters > History.
Chinese language > Writing > History.
Chinois (Langue) > Caractères > Histoire.
Chinois (Langue) > Écriture > Histoire.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Southeast Asian Languages.
Chinese characters
Chinese language > Writing
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Etymology as the principle of Chinese writing
  • Introducing Chinese characters
  • Deerpark hermitage
  • River snow I : the other Greek
  • River snow II : word-building
  • River snow III : rhythm
  • Windows
  • Stars and seething pots
  • The ballad of the ancient cypress
  • On releasing a wild goose
  • Ware, ware, snares for hares
  • The way: Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu and Lieh Tzu
  • When I was green
  • Snow and plum
  • Farewell to the god of plagues.

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