“The heaven–hell framework for understanding the world away from home—either as a perfect realm or its opposite—had a stunning hold on Chinese travel writing from early on, and Tian demonstrates how it continued to do so well into the nineteenth century… Her book is splendid.”—Joshua Fogel, American Historical Review
“A supreme achievement in literary studies.”—Marion Eggert, Journal of Asian Studies
HARVARD-YENCHING INSTITUTE MONOGRAPH SERIES
Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series 78
Visionary Journeys
Travel Writings from Early Medieval and Nineteenth-Century China
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$39.95 • £34.95 • €36.95
ISBN 9780674062528
Publication Date: 01/02/2012
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398 pages
6 x 9 inches
Harvard University Asia Center > Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series
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