The Bell and the Drum: Shih Ching as Formulaic Poetry in an Oral Tradition

by C.H. Wang

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The Bell and the Drum: Shih Ching as Formulaic Poetry in an Oral Tradition examines the poetic and oral traditions of ancient Chinese poetry, particularly the Shih Ching (Book of Songs). The study explores how the form of Shih Ching reflects its origins in oral composition, focusing on its acoustic patterns, formulaic phrases, and thematic structures. By identifying these features as integral to the poetry's dynamic and organic nature, the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520322053

ISBN13:9780520322059

Release Date:May 2022

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:166 Pages

Weight:0.58 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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Poetry Social Science Social Sciences

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