9781025547213 - Chinese Fantastics von Steep, Thomas (1 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Chinese Fantastics' is a collection of vivid sketches and insightful anecdotes that explore the rich cultural landscape of China during the early 20th century. Thomas Steep presents a series of vignettes that capture the essence of Chinese life, ranging from the intricacies of courtly tradition to the colorful reality of street-level existence. The work delves into the symbolism of the dragon, the cultural history of the pigtail, and the varied roles of common laborers, providing a multifaceted view of a society in flux.