New perspectives on two late Ming novels: "Hsi-yu Pu" and "Jou P'u T'uan"
by
Andres, Mark Francis.
Title
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New perspectives on two late Ming novels: "Hsi-yu Pu" and "Jou P'u T'uan"
Author
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Andres, Mark Francis.
Personal Author
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Andres, Mark Francis.
Physical Description
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1 online resource (147 p.)
General Note
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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 27-01, page: 2800.
Director: William R. Schultz.
Abstract
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As the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) collapsed, two outstanding novels were authored, Supplement to the Journey to the West (Hsi-yu Pu) and Prayer Mat of Flesh (Jou P'u T'uan). Although modern critics have studied these two works, important aspects of each novel have been overlooked. Therefore, this study explores three elements of Jou P'u T'uan: the novel as a picaresque novel, the hero's character consistency, and the book's morality. Also examined are the Ch'an Buddhist aspects present in Hsi-yu Pu. Information on the authors, editions, and controversies of these novels has also been presented. An initial chapter is provided discussing the historical and intellectual background. Finally, a comparative study of the two authors and their works has been undertaken to further understanding of both novels. Thus, it is hoped that this work has made a valuable contribution to the study of these two novels.
Local Note
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School code: 0009.
Subject Term
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Asian literature.
Electronic Access
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Added Corporate Author
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The University of Arizona.
Thesis Note
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Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 1988.
Field 805
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Library | Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Copy | Material Type | Status |
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NPM Library | XX(210370.1) | 210370-1001 | 1 | ER | *電子書(西文) |