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This luxurious silkbound hardback is an expert introduction to Chinese characters, presented with delightful full-colour illustration. Chinese characters, or hanzi, form one of the oldest writing systems in the world. They have been widely used across a variety of East Asian languages throughout history, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. They form a core part of the cultural heritage of China, and their elegant design has spawned a tradition of calligraphy that is as much an art form as a means of communication. This beautiful, gold-embossed book includes 200 characters with an explanation of their meaning, their history and composition so that readers can learn what makes this fascinating language so unique. Accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full colour, this volume makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in the subject. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

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Author:   Dr. Justin Winslett
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.609kg
ISBN:  

9781398820883

ISBN 10:   1398820881
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 February 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Justin Winslett is a lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Sheffield and has previously taught at the universities of Cambridge, Manchester and Oxford. He has a particular focus on classical and literary Chinese, as well as a deep interest in Chinese history and culture more widely.

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