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The Other Greek: An Introduction to Chinese and Japanese Characters, Their History and Influence

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"In The Other Greek, Arthur Cooper offers a captivating and unorthodox introduction to the world of the Chinese script through the medium of poetry, explaining the structure, meaning and cultural significance of each character. Written nearly half a century ago, and now published posthumously, the book argues that the role of Chinese writing was analogous to the influence of Greek civilization on Western culture.  Read more...

Author(s): Arthur R. V. Cooper, Imre Galambos
Publisher: Brill
Year: 2018

Language: English
Pages: 380
Tags: Chinese characters -- History;Chinese language -- Writing -- History;Chinese characters;Chinese language -- Writing;Языки и языкознание;Письменность;Китайский язык;Японский язык;Chinese language;Japanese language;ĉina lingvo;japana lingvo

Etymology as the principle of Chinese writing --
Introducing Chinese characters --
Deerpark hermitage --
River snow: part one-the other Greek --
River snow: part two-word-building --
River snow: part three-rhythm --
Windows --
Stars and seething pots --
The ballad of the ancient cypress --
On releasing a wild goose --
Ware, ware, snares for hares --
"The way": Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu and Lieh Tzu --
When I was green --
Snow and plum --
Farewell to the god of plagues.