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Many faces of Mulian : the precious scrolls of late imperial China
Title:
Many faces of Mulian : the precious scrolls of late imperial China

Modern language initiative books.
Author:
Berëzkin, R. V. (Rostislav Vladimirovich), 1982- author.
ISBN:
9780295742526

9780295742519
Publication Information:
Seattle : University of Washington Press, [2017]
Physical Description:
xxiv, 248 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series:
Modern language initiative books.
Contents:
Foreword / by Victor H. Mair -- Introduction -- Baojuan about Mulian and performance literature -- The Mulian story in Chinese literature -- An early example in baojuan -- Sectarian examples in Dizang baojuan and baojuan of benefiting living beings -- Beliefs and practices in sectarian baojuan -- Late examples in baojuan of three rebirths and precious account of Mulian -- The religious and performative context of late baojuan about Mulian -- Conclusion.
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Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-242) and index.
Field 805:
npmlib 10702034 PL2359 M63 B47 ysh
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