The Chan's Great Continent

China in Western Minds

Autori

• Jonathan D. Spence

Parametri

• 302 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Cultura e Società
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Exploring the Western perception of China over seven centuries, Jonathan Spence examines historical encounters from Marco Polo's accounts to the reflections of 20th-century literary figures like Kafka and Borges. The narrative includes diverse voices, from Iberian explorers to American writers, highlighting how these encounters reveal Western self-image and curiosity about China's unity and complexity. Spence's elegant analysis showcases the interplay between Western thought and Chinese identity, offering profound insights into cultural understanding.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

(In brossura)