A cultural history of the Chinese language [electronic resource] / Sharron Gu.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2012.Description: v, 264 pSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 495.1/09 23
LOC classification:
  • PL1075 .G44 2012eb
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Contents:
pt. 1. Music, dance and the sound of poetry -- pt. 2. Painting, theatre and the imagery of poetry.
Summary: "This cultural history of Chinese demonstrates that the language grew and responded to its music and visual expression in a manner very similar to contemporary English and other western languages. This study shows how language has expanded the scope of Chinese imagination and offers a glimpse into the future of younger languages throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Music, dance and the sound of poetry -- pt. 2. Painting, theatre and the imagery of poetry.

"This cultural history of Chinese demonstrates that the language grew and responded to its music and visual expression in a manner very similar to contemporary English and other western languages. This study shows how language has expanded the scope of Chinese imagination and offers a glimpse into the future of younger languages throughout the world"--Provided by publisher.

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