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The Fox Spirit, the Stone Maiden, and Other Transgender Histories from Late Imperial China

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Focusing on transgender lives in late imperial China, this groundbreaking study delves into the social, legal, and cultural histories of gender crossing. By analyzing court cases, Ming and Qing fiction, and nineteenth-century newspaper accounts, Matthew H. Sommer provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding gender identity and expression during this historical period. The book offers valuable insights into how these practices were perceived and documented in society.

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The Fox Spirit, the Stone Maiden, and Other Transgender Histories from Late Imperial China, Matthew H. Sommer

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Titre
The Fox Spirit, the Stone Maiden, and Other Transgender Histories from Late Imperial China
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2024
Format
rigide
Pages
384
ISBN13
9780231214124
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Focusing on transgender lives in late imperial China, this groundbreaking study delves into the social, legal, and cultural histories of gender crossing. By analyzing court cases, Ming and Qing fiction, and nineteenth-century newspaper accounts, Matthew H. Sommer provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding gender identity and expression during this historical period. The book offers valuable insights into how these practices were perceived and documented in society.