Cantonese Love Songs: An English Translation of Jiu Ji-yung’s Cantonese Songs of the Early 19th century - Peter Morris - Bookniverse
Cantonese Love Songs: An English Translation of Jiu Ji-yung’s Cantonese Songs of the Early 19th century
Peter Morris
US $18.00
Wed Jan 01 1992 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Hong Kong University Press
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View moreLiterature > Chinese Literature > Classical Chinese
Art > Music > Chinese Musician & Works
This collection of 97 Cantonese love songs aims to give a wider audience the opportunity of reading these songs in English. The author investigates the language and social background of the songs and provides cross-references to Chinese and Western literature.The Chinese text of the poems is also included.
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View moreEstablished in 1956, and part of the University of Hong Kong, Asia’s most prominent English-speaking university, HKU Press publishes more than 30 new titles annually, with a growing proportion (more than 25%) in Chinese. Building on Hong Kong's unique global position, HKU Press books examine, critique, and celebrate Asia’s place in the world. We have gained particular renown for publications in Chinese history and culture, law, public health, social work, film/media studies, art and architecture/urban planning.
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