In praise of this prosperous and harmonious empire: Sanqu, Ming anthologies, and the imperial court
This paper explores the textual world and functionalities of sanqu songs in relation to the court milieu. The imperial court may not usually be considered a natural habitat for the sanqu genre that is best known for its portrayal of “disengagement” and “retirement” from official life. Yet one cannot...
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Duke University Press
2021
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