Humour in Chinese Life and Letters: Classical and Traditional Approaches
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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 styles of humour. Periods discussed range from earliest times to the beginning of the twentieth century, covering many different forms of humour - verbal, visual and behavioural. The book brings together internationally...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:988808352X
ISBN13:9789888083527
Release Date:October 2011
Publisher:Hong Kong University Press
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.9" x 8.8"
Age Range:22 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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