Heroines of Jiangyong: Chinese Narrative Ballads in Women's Script by Wilt L. Id

Description: Heroines of Jiangyong by Wilt L. Idema Presents a glimpse into Chinese folk literature through translated verses secretly written by the oppressed village women of Hunan, who bravely scribed their stories, in their own words. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Heroines of Jiangyong is the first English translation of a set of verse narratives recorded in the unique womens script (nushu) of rural Jiangyong County, Hunan, in southern China. This selection of Chinese folk literature provides a rare window into the everyday life of rural daughters, wives, and mothers, as they transmit valuable lessons about surviving in a patriarchal society that is often harsh and unforgiving. Featuring strong female protagonists, the ballads deal with moral issues, dangers women face outside the family home, and the difficulties of childbirth.The womens script, which represents units of sound in the local Chinese dialect, was discovered by scholars in the late twentieth century, creating a stir in China and abroad. This volume offers a full translation of all the longer ballads in womens script, providing an exceptional opportunity to observe which specific narratives appealed to rural women in traditional China. The translations are preceded by a brief introduction to womens script and its scholarship, and a discussion of each of the twelve selections. Notes Presents a rare glimpse into Chinese folk literature through translated verses secretly written by the oppressed village women of Hunan, who bravely scribed their stories, in their own words. Author Biography Wilt L. Idema is professor of Chinese literature at Harvard University. He is the translator of Meng Jiangnu Brings Down the Great Wall: Ten Versions of a Chinese Legend and the author (with Beata Grant) of The Red Brush: Writing Women of Imperial China. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Womens ScriptPart One | Moral Tracts1. Admonitions for My Daughter2. The Ten Months of Pregnancy3. The Family Heirloom4. The Lazy WifePart Two | Narrative Ballads5. The Tale of Third Sister6. The Daughter of the Xiao Family7. Lady Luo8. The Maiden Meng Jiang9. The Flower Seller10. The Demonic Carp11. The Karmic Affinity of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai12. Fifth Daughter WangNotesChinese Character GlossaryBibliography Review "The stories and songs translated here are gems of folk literature. For the first time, Western readers will be able to appreciate some of the most popular stories composed in womens script and survey the kind of stories and songs enjoyed by these village women." Anne McLaren, University of Melbourne "Contributes to the study of Chinese literature, history, and society by filling the void of research on rural women in imperial China-a field grossly underexplored due to the lack of historical documentation." Fei-wen Liu, Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, Taipei Promotional Presents a rare glimpse into Chinese folk literature through translated verses secretly written by the oppressed village women of Hunan, who bravely scribed their stories, in their own words. Review Quote "The stories and songs translated here are gems of folk literature. For the first time, Western readers will be able to appreciate some of the most popular stories composed in womens script and survey the kind of stories and songs enjoyed by these village women." Anne McLaren, University of Melbourne"Contributes to the study of Chinese literature, history, and society by filling the void of research on rural women in imperial China-a field grossly underexplored due to the lack of historical documentation." Fei-wen Liu, Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, Taipei Details ISBN0295988428 Short Title HEROINES OF JIANGYONG Publisher University of Washington Press Language English Translator Wilt L. Idema ISBN-10 0295988428 ISBN-13 9780295988429 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint University of Washington Press Country of Publication United States Affiliation Harvard University Illustrations 2 illus. Place of Publication Seattle UK Release Date 2008-12-26 AU Release Date 2008-12-26 NZ Release Date 2008-12-26 US Release Date 2008-12-26 Author Wilt L. Idema Pages 192 Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-12-26 Subtitle Chinese Narrative Ballads in Womens Script DEWEY 895.11008 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Alternative 9780295800110 Series Heroines of Jiangyong We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136587396;

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