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A Tang Miscellany: An Introduction to "Youyang zazu"

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Youyang zazu is an important Tang dynasty miscellany by the erudite and well-traveled chronicler, Duan Chengshi (c. 800-863). Duan collected over thirteen hundred anecdotes, notes, and tales, which he recorded based on firsthand information, hearsay, and books. Duan's entries treat a fantastically broad array of subjects, including tattoos, fancy foods, supernatural occurrences, flora and fauna, temple art of Chang'an, and falconry. A Tang Miscellany: An Introduction to 'Youyang zazu' includes a biographical sketch of ...

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A Tang Miscellany: An Introduction to "Youyang zazu" 2003, Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers, New York

ISBN-13: 9780820467474

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