Hanlin Papers Or, Essays On The Intellectual Life Of The Chinese (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163496343)

Hanlin Papers is a collection of essays written by W. A. P. Martin, an American missionary and scholar, about the intellectual life of China. The book explores various topics related to Chinese culture, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and the Chinese language. Martin provides a detailed account of the education system in China, the role of the imperial examination system, and the life of scholars in the Hanlin Academy. The essays also discuss the history of Chinese literature, including poetry, drama, and fiction, and examine the influence of Western ideas on Chinese thought. Hanlin Papers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese culture and history, and provides a unique perspective on the intellectual life of one of the world's oldest civilizations.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: W. A. P. Martin
ISBN-10: 1163496340
ISBN-13: 9781163496343
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 404
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d