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Traces the evolution of Chinese fiction from its roots in the oral tradition through major novels of the eighteenth century. This genre includes historical, pernatural, detective, and love stories. Attention paid to the art of the early storytellers; Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist themes; the interpolation of poetry in narratives; the Literati writers; and other aspects of culture reflected in the readings. Works read include Three Kingdoms, Monkey King, The Dream of the Red Chamber, and others.

Units: 3-0-9(U)