Chinese literature

Cohen writes: “The main identifying feature of the new approach is that it begins with Chinese problems set in a Chinese context. . . . [These] are Chinese problems, in the double sense that they are experienced in China by Chinese and that the measure of their historical importance is a Chinese, rather than a Western, measure” (CITE). The point here is not that China’s history is unique, but rather that one should not presume that the categories…

to consider if Mao's importance in Chinese history has been exaggerated, his significance needs to be assessed. Looking at Mao's the impact of his policies at the time, and considering whether they are still reminiscent in Chinese society today could measure the extent of his significance. The best way to measure his significance is to analyse Mao's role politically and economically in Chinese society. In the…

Ironically, the incentive comes from one of the most intangible concepts of governmental philosophy used throughout Chinese history: Heaven. There is so much for a person to desire from and fantasize about a holy realm, deity, or divinity. Commoners see Heaven as just and fair because it is crafted in such a way when religion is spread throughout a society. This divine…

The early 1900s was a period of changes in literature, society, economic and political in China. The protagonist, was never named, in “sinking” was forced to study medicine in Japan by his older brother. During his time in Japan, the protagonist in “Sinking” had a hard feeling of loneliness which causes the mental state of the protagonist to suffer as the story process. The protagonist suffered from low self-esteems and depressions throughout the story. The protagonist is constantly paranoid…

stay in the Chinese city of Fuling, Sichuan province, as a Peace Corps volunteer, from 1996 to 1998. Fuling has stood on the banks of the Yangtze River for thousands of years, surrounded by mountains, in the center of Sichuan province. Hessler’s arrival in this place of continuity, however, coincides with a period of dramatic change. The construction of the Three Gorges Dam will flood parts of the city and drastically change life in Sichuan. While working as a teacher of English literature at…

K’ung Fu-tzu (Confucius) was a Chinese philosopher that was born in the 6th century B.C. (Bio). During his lifetime China was in complete disarray. The dynasty that ruled at the time (Zhou Dynasty) was overtaken with states fighting against each other (China Highlights). The morale of the country was at an all-time low. However, along came Confucius and, with his teachings, helped transform an entire country with his beliefs. His message helped restore harmony and stability to a country that…

Have you ever heard the racial joke that begins with “An American, a Chinese and a Hispanic man are in a plane?” Or how about the one that takes place with different religious leaders meeting in a casual bar? If you live in the United States, especially California I would assume you would have heard these jokes or similar ones. Although they are extremely offensive, they help show how culturally diverse our country is. Being culturally diverse, many people of different religions and…

explore this social phenomenon by targeting the Chinese immigrant women in Toronto, the topic becomes even more worthwhile to address since Chinese immigrants group is the second largest visible minority group in Toronto with a number over 1,324,700 in 20111 and the feminization of labor force has significant impacts on the family structure as well as the development of our next generations. Thus, the research question of this paper is: How do immigrant Chinese mothers in Toronto manage…

much for.” Souseki Natsume wrote this in his essay ‘My individualism’, which retrospect the prehistory of shaping ‘A theory of literature’ and it was the description when he was studying abroad in England in loneliness. He said more that “This time I just realized that there is no way to help myself without building up radically the idea all alone that what a literature is”, “If even western people said that this is a great poetry, has excellent rhythm with due regard, I never should accept it…

Silk Road, Papermaking, Iron technology (cast iron) plowshares;Moldboard plow (kuan), Glazed pottery, Wheelbarrow, Seismograph (Chang Heng), Compass, Ship's rudder, Stirrups, Drawloom weaving, Embroidery for decorating garments, Hot Air Balloon, Chinese Examination System. Rich farmers used oxen to pull plows; poor people pulled plows themselves. The biggest products in the Han economy were iron, salt, copper work, and silk. The Silk Road was established during the Han Dynasty. This trade route…