Edward L. Shaughnessy Livres

Focusing on China's oldest texts, the book delves into the Classic of Changes, the Venerated Documents, and the Classic of Poetry, aiming to uncover and restore their original meanings. It explores the historical and cultural contexts that shaped these foundational works, offering insights into their significance and impact on Chinese thought. Through careful analysis, the author seeks to illuminate the complexities and nuances of these ancient writings, providing a deeper understanding of their enduring relevance.

Unearthed documents provide insight into the processes of knowledge creation and transmission in ancient China, revealing the complexities of intellectual practices and cultural exchanges. The exploration delves into how these historical texts shaped understandings of philosophy, science, and governance, highlighting the significance of written records in preserving and disseminating knowledge across generations.

The examination of Eugene O'Neill's Catholic heritage reveals its subtle yet significant influence on his moral imagination, despite his early renunciation of faith. Edward L. Shaughnessy highlights how O'Neill's Irish Catholic upbringing shaped his work, analyzing major plays like Long Day's Journey into Night and lesser-known pieces such as Days Without End. This insightful exploration, awarded the Irish in America Manuscript competition, delves into the complexities of O'Neill's psyche, offering a fresh perspective on his acclaimed contributions to theater.

The book delves into the complexities of editing and reconstituting ancient Chinese manuscripts, highlighting the significant archaeological discoveries that prompt a reevaluation of Chinese history. Author Edward L. Shaughnessy discusses the challenges faced by modern scholars and compares them to historical efforts, particularly focusing on bamboo-strip manuscripts from the late third century. The analysis culminates in a detailed examination of the Bamboo Annals, illustrating how competing editions influenced scholarly perceptions and the narrative of early Chinese history.

Čína je jednou z najzáhadnejších a najzaujímavejších civilizácií. Jej tisícročia trvajúca dynastická vláda, ktorá siaha až pred rok 1500 pred n. l., nám zanechala bohaté dedičstvo náboženských systémov, filozofických myšlienok, umenia, vedy a mytológie. Kniha čerpá z najnovších archeologických nálezov a sinologických teórií. Mapuje čínsku históriu, spoločnosť a náboženstvo od predhistorických legiend až po koniec cisárskej monarchie v roku 1911. Venuje sa aj postmonarchickému obdobiu v búrlivých rokoch 20. storočia až po súčasnosť. Vysvetľuje kľúčové duchovné a umelecké tradície tejto významnej mimoeurópskej civilizácie a opisuje jej najväčšie prínosy v oblasti vedy a techniky, napríklad objav pušného prachu, kníhtlače a kompasu. Novým spôsobom prekonáva pohľad na Čínu ako izolovanú a do seba zahľadenú civilizáciu. Množstvo farebných fotografií a malieb spolu s obsažným textom sprostredkúvajú tradície a zvyky v najvzdialenejších kútoch čínskeho vidieka až po dianie na cisárskom dvore.

Gesamtdarstellung chinesischer Geschichte und Kultur mit Schwerpunkt Kaiserzeit; reichhaltig illustriert.