Writing Empire and Self - by Xiaofei Tian (Paperback)

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About the Book Tracing the evolution of poetry's role in Chinese society, Writing Empire and Self uncovers the profound cultural changes that took place in the early medieval era. Book Synopsis China's early medieval period, from the fifth through the early seventh century, from the Northern and Southern Dynasties through the unified Sui, was a time of political fragmentation, military strife, and ethnic conflict. It also witnessed brilliant artistic creations as well as a full flowering of court culture, with poetry at its heart. How did poetry come to be regarded as the most potent form of cultural capital, a privileged literary genre, and a foundational skill for members of the elite? Ho…