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Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2011. While humour and laughter are universal human characteristics, tastes and attitudes toward, and social conventions governing the use and expression of humour can vary widely among different cultures. There has in past been a lack of Western language material exploring and explaining humour in Chinese life. The present volume, examining the history, nature and evolution of Chinese humour from ancient times to the early 20th century, provides a highly readable study that admirably addresses this void. Ten internationally acclaimed scholars provide contributions including the exploration of humour and its relationship with healing and traditional Chinese medicine, Confucianism and concepts of 'proper' humour, Daoist humour, humour among members of historical elites, a translation and discussion of Lin Yutang's renowned essay 'On Humour', discovering humour in modern China and more. xviii, 291 pp., 13 b&w figs., notes, bibliography,…
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Humour in Chinese Life and Letters: Classical and Traditional Approaches Paperback - 2011
by Jocelyn Chey (Editor); Jessica Milner Davis (Editor)
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- Title Humour in Chinese Life and Letters: Classical and Traditional Approaches
- Author Jocelyn Chey (Editor); Jessica Milner Davis (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 312
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong.
- Date 2011
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9789888083527 / 988808352X
- Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 22 to UP years
- Grade levels 17 - UP
- Dewey Decimal Code 306.481
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Hong Kong.: Hong Kong University Press.. 2011.. Black and white illustrations, 291pp, notes, bibliography, index. Signed by author. Paperback covers a little soiled, otherwise a very good copy. "Humour in Chinese Life and Letters: Classical and Traditional Approaches presents an overview of humour and laughter in their many forms of expression in Chinese culture past and present. Verbal, visual and behavioural modes of humour are explored in fields ranging from cultural and political history to linguistics, literature, drama and the history and philosophy of science. How do Chinese societies approach humour in personal life and in the public sphere? This book addresses the etymological difficulties of "humour" as a concept in Chinese language and explores connections and contrasts with Western syles of humour. Periods discussed range from earliest tiems to the beginning of the twentieth century, covering many different forms of humour - verbal, visual and behavioural. The books brings together…
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