Immortal Sisters

Author : Thomas Cleary
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1556432224
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immortal Sisters written by Thomas Cleary and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1996-11-11 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immortal Sisters presents life stories and teachings of distinguished female Taoist adepts who lived from the third to twelfth centuries. Among them is the poet and mystic Sun Bu-er, who passed into folklore as one of the famous Seven Immortals and appears as a character in countless popular novels of China. These accomplished women, renowned in their own day and in history, represent a uniquely female heritage of spiritual mastery. Through poems, stories, teachings, and commentaries, Immortal Sisters sheds light on the spiritual methods taught and practiced by these women and illustrates the importance of the feminine in Taoism.

Author : Wilt L Idema
Publisher : The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
ISBN 13 : 9629965933
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Metamorphosis of Tianxian pei written by Wilt L Idema and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the most extensive social and cultural history of twentiethcentury Huangmei Opera to date. A regional Chinese theater originating in the Anqing countryside, Huangmei Opera gained popularity with the success of the 1950s play and movie, Tianxian pei 天仙配 (Married to a Heavenly Immortal). Through a case study of this work, the author juxtaposes the complex process of rewriting and revising the play and movie against the rapidly changing cultural and ideological climate of the Communist theater reform movement. As a result, the traditional theme of filial piety becomes a struggle over class and free love. This volume features a full translation of the original play and its revision in the 1950s, as well as selected articles by scriptwriters, directors, performers, and critics. These primary sources allow readers to gain access to inside views of the contemporaries and their political and artistic concerns. "Wilt Idema is one of the most important scholars in Chinese literary and cultural studies. Few in the academia can emulate him in both the spectrum of specializations and the depth of scholarship. From Yuan drama to Ming fiction, and traditional folk culture to modern performing arts, Idema’s work demonstrates a Sinologist's dedication, erudition, and originality at its best. Tianxian pei is arguably the most popular play in midtwentieth century China. In his book, Idema discusses the play’s roots and ramifications, its incarnations in multiple genes and medial forms, and its significance in modern Chinese cultural politics. His critical insight is illuminating and his translational expertise impeccable. The Metamorphosis of Tianxian pei is a major contribution to the studies of Chinese folklore, literature, theatre, and media." by David Derwei Wang, Harvard University

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Total Pages : 908 pages
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Author : Thomas F. Cleary
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 574 pages
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Author : William John Gordon
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Total Pages : 40 pages
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Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458716910
Total Pages : 442 pages
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Author : Edward Verrall Lucas
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Total Pages : 402 pages
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Author : Ellis Parker Butler
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3387025645
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Author : Mary Ann Dwight
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Total Pages : 342 pages
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