Herbert A. Giles Pořadí knih

Herbert Allen Giles was a British diplomat and author whose works explored China and the Far East. His diplomatic career provided him with a deep understanding of the region, which he translated into insightful literary works. Giles focused on conveying the richness and complexity of Chinese civilization, its history, and its philosophical traditions to a Western audience. His writings offer a unique perspective on the culture and thought of China, making him a significant voice in the study of the East.

2021
Chinese Sketches
136 stránek
5 hodin čtení
Herbert Allen Giles significantly influenced the study of Chinese language and culture through his long tenure as a professor at Cambridge University and his diplomatic service in China. He is best known for modifying the Wade-Giles romanisation system, which became a standard for Chinese transliteration. His scholarly contributions include translations of key texts such as the Analects of Confucius and the Tao Te Ching, as well as the publication of a comprehensive Chinese-English dictionary in 1892, making Chinese literature more accessible to Western audiences.
2017
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
448 stránek
16 hodin čtení
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Long considered a masterpiece of the eerie and fantastic, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of supernatural-themed tales compiled from ancient Chinese folk stories by Songling Pu in the eighteenth century

Chinese Sketches

Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio