Writing and authority in early China
Chinese literature, history and criticism
Philosophy, chinese
Asian
Chinese literature
Theorie
Aspect politique
Theory
LITERARY CRITICISM
Political aspects
Histoire et critique
General
History and criticism
This book traces the evolving uses of writing to command assent and obedience in early China, an evolution that culminated in the establishment of a textual canon as the foundation of imperial authority. Its central theme is the emergence of this body of writings as the textual double of the state, …
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