Approaches to Teaching the Story of the Stone (Dream of the Red Chamber)

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Educational guide to teaching Chinese literary classic.

If you're fascinated by the convergence of literature and cultural history, particularly with respect to one of China's most celebrated novels, this text could provide insightful methods for unpacking "The Story of the Stone" in a scholarly or classroom setting. With this book, you'll delve into a myriad of themes from 18th-century China, understanding their application in teaching and learning contexts while unraveling the rich layers of Cao Xueqin's magnum opus.

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Approaches to Teaching the Story of the Stone (Dream of the Red Chamber)

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ISBN: 9781603291118
Date of Publication: 2012-12-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: History
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The Story of the Stone (or Dream of the Red Chamber), a Chinese novel by Cao Xueqin and continued by Gao E, tells of an amazing garden, of a young man's choice between two beautiful women, of his journey toward enlightenment, and of the moral and financial decline of a powerful family. Published in 1792, it depicts virtually every facet of life in eighteenth-century China—and has influenced culture in China ever since. Part 1 of this volume, "Materials," provides information and resources that will help teachers and students begin and pursue their study of Stone. The essays that constitute part 2, "Approaches," introduce major topics to be covered in the Chinese religion, medicine, history, traditions of poetry, material culture, sexual mores, servants; Stone in film and on television; and the formidable challenges of translation into English that were faced by David Hawkes and then by John Minford.
 

Educational guide to teaching Chinese literary classic.

If you're fascinated by the convergence of literature and cultural history, particularly with respect to one of China's most celebrated novels, this text could provide insightful methods for unpacking "The Story of the Stone" in a scholarly or classroom setting. With this book, you'll delve into a myriad of themes from 18th-century China, understanding their application in teaching and learning contexts while unraveling the rich layers of Cao Xueqin's magnum opus.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.