Humour in Chinese life and letters : classical and traditional approaches /

This book offers scholarly and accessible insights into how and why Chinese societies, past and present, approach humour in personal life and in the public sphere. It addresses the etymological difficulties of "humour" as a concept in Chinese language and understanding and explores connect...

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Other Authors:	Davis, Jessica Milner, Chey, Jocelyn Valerie
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hong Kong [China] : Hong Kong University Press, [2011]
Subjects:	Joking > China. Chinese wit and humor > History and criticism. Chinese wit and humor. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book