| Description |
xii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Suny series in Chinese philosophy and cultures
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SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-224) and index. |
| Summary |
"Martial arts fiction has been synonymous with popular fiction in China from the Qing dynasty on. This book, the first to trace the early development of the martial arts novel in China, demonstrates that the genre took shape nearly a century earlier than generally recognized. Green Peony (1800), one of the earliest martial arts novels, lies at the center of a web of literary relations connecting many of the significant genres of fiction in its day. Adapted from a drum ballad, Green Peony parodies both previous popular fiction and the great Ming novels, generating humorous reflection on their values. By focusing on popular fiction and popular culture, Margaret B. Wan argues for the relevance of genre to literary criticism, the convergence of "popular" and "elite" fiction in the nineteenth century, and a general turn from didacticism to entertainment. Literary scholars, historians, and anyone who wishes to know more about Chinese popular culture in the Qing dynasty will benefit from reading this book."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Martial arts fiction, Chinese -- History and criticism.
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Martial arts fiction, Chinese. |
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Chinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 -- History and criticism.
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| ISBN |
9780791477021 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780791477014 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0791477010 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0791477029 paperback alkaline paper |
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