The Records of Mongolian Folklore by Xiao Daheng (1532-1612) and Two Rhapsodies on the Xun Flute from Tang China (618-907). Two Primary Sources in the History of Chinese and Mongolian Folklore and Music
| Author: | Zhang, Juwen | |
| Year: | 2017 | |
| Pages: | 244 | |
| ISBN: | 1-4955-0577-4 978-14955-0577-5 | |
| Price: | $179.95 + shipping | |
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Exploring the ideas of harmony and dissonance with the Confucian notions of ritual-propriety and music, this book sheds light upon our understanding of how these concepts have been practiced within Chinese society, by providing commentaries on and introduction to the first English translations of some important texts. This text includes twelve color photos and six black and white photos.
Reviews
"Zhang brings his own perspective as a folklorist to translating the observations of his early-modes predecessor Xiao, and his own well-known passion for the xun to the otherwise rather abstract references. Thanks to Zhang's expertise in creation, playing, and composing for the instrument, we are able to understand these fu-rhapsodies not as abstract ethical commentary but as references to the material life of individuals and communities in ancient and medieval China."
Professor Pamela Kyle Crossley,
Dartmouth College
"With his lucid translations and helpful introductions, Professor Zhang has provided us with three valuable descriptions of an early modern Chinese reflection on an influential neighboring culture (the Mongols) and ancient Chinese musical instruments. ... Together these texts give us detailed, precise and culturally rich snapshots into Chinese Chinese and Mongol cultures." Professor William Long, Williamette University
"With his lucid translations and helpful introductions, Professor Zhang has provided us with three valuable descriptions of an early modern Chinese reflection on an influential neighboring culture (the Mongols) and ancient Chinese musical instruments. ... Together these texts give us detailed, precise and culturally rich snapshots into Chinese Chinese and Mongol cultures." Professor William Long, Williamette University
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface by Pamela Kyle Crossley
Acknowledgements
Illustrations
Book I: The Records of Mongolian Folklore by Xiao Daheng
Part One: Introduction
Part Two: The Records of Mongolian Folklore
Appendix: Photocopy of The Records of Mongolian Folklore in Original Chinese Text
References for Book I
Book II: Two Rhapsodies on the Xun-Flute from Tang China
Part One: Introduction
Part Two: Two Rhapsodies on the Xun-Flute from Tang China (618-907)
Appendix I: Photocopy of The Fu on the Xun
Appendix II: Photocopy of The Fu on the Companionship of the Xun and the Chi
References for Book II
Index
Preface by Pamela Kyle Crossley
Acknowledgements
Illustrations
Book I: The Records of Mongolian Folklore by Xiao Daheng
Part One: Introduction
Part Two: The Records of Mongolian Folklore
Appendix: Photocopy of The Records of Mongolian Folklore in Original Chinese Text
References for Book I
Book II: Two Rhapsodies on the Xun-Flute from Tang China
Part One: Introduction
Part Two: Two Rhapsodies on the Xun-Flute from Tang China (618-907)
Appendix I: Photocopy of The Fu on the Xun
Appendix II: Photocopy of The Fu on the Companionship of the Xun and the Chi
References for Book II
Index