A Manual Of Chinese Running-Hand Writing, Especially As It Is Used In Japan (1861) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104596620)

A Manual of Chinese Running-Hand Writing, Especially as it is Used in Japan is a book written by R. J. St. Aulaire and published in 1861. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of Chinese running-hand writing, which is a style of calligraphy that emphasizes speed and fluidity. The author provides detailed instructions on how to write each character and offers tips on how to improve one's technique. The book also includes examples of Chinese poetry and prose, as well as Japanese translations of these works. The author's focus on Japanese usage of the Chinese script is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects the historical and cultural connections between these two countries. Overall, A Manual of Chinese Running-Hand Writing is an excellent resource for anyone interested in calligraphy, Chinese language and culture, or Japanese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: R. J. St Aulaire,Willem Pieter Groeneveldt
ISBN-10: 1104596628
ISBN-13: 9781104596620
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.40d