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Zornica Kirková

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Description:In "Roaming into the Beyond" Zornica Kirkova provides the first detailed study in a Western language of Daoism-inspired themes in early medieval Chinese poetry. She examines representations of Daoist "xian" immortality in a broad range of versified literature from the Han until the end of the Six Dynasties, focusing on the transformations of themes, concepts, and imagery within a wide literary and religious context. Adopting a more integrated approach, the author explores both the complex interaction between poetry and Daoist religion and the interrelations between various verse forms and poetic themes. This book not only enhances our understanding of the complexities of early medieval literature but also reevaluates the place of Daoist religious thought in the intellectual life of the period.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Roaming Into the Beyond: Representations of Xian Immortality in Early Medieval Chinese Verse. To get started finding Roaming Into the Beyond: Representations of Xian Immortality in Early Medieval Chinese Verse, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In "Roaming into the Beyond" Zornica Kirkova provides the first detailed study in a Western language of Daoism-inspired themes in early medieval Chinese poetry. She examines representations of Daoist "xian" immortality in a broad range of versified literature from the Han until the end of the Six Dynasties, focusing on the transformations of themes, concepts, and imagery within a wide literary and religious context. Adopting a more integrated approach, the author explores both the complex interaction between poetry and Daoist religion and the interrelations between various verse forms and poetic themes. This book not only enhances our understanding of the complexities of early medieval literature but also reevaluates the place of Daoist religious thought in the intellectual life of the period.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Roaming Into the Beyond: Representations of Xian Immortality in Early Medieval Chinese Verse. To get started finding Roaming Into the Beyond: Representations of Xian Immortality in Early Medieval Chinese Verse, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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