| Description |
1 online resource (xxxviii, 656 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
1. Manuscript Philology：A New Discipline Needed to be Established Urgently -- 2. The Value of Dunhuang Manuscript Literatures——Focusing on Chinese Language and Characters -- 3. Characteristics of Dunhuang Manuscript Literatures -- 4. Fonts of Dunhuang Manuscript Literature -- 5. Slangs in Dunhuang Manuscript Literatures |
| Summary |
This book explores first-hand Dunhuang manuscripts from a period of over 700 years, from 220 to 960, and as such makes a major contribution to passing on and promoting ancient Chinese culture. Perfectly combining four ingredients: an accessible writing style; a comprehensive set of typical examples and pictures; sound field research and culturally stimulating approaches; and authentically archaeological and philological results, this thorough and engaging book appeals to all the readers undertaking Dunhuang studies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Translated from Chinese |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 10, 2024) |
| SUBJECT |
Dunhuang manuscripts. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82066451
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| Subject |
Manuscripts, Chinese -- China -- Dunhuang Caves
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Manuscripts, Chinese -- China -- Turpan Shi
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789819983315 |
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9819983312 |
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