Mulan
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Mulan

Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend, with Related Texts

Shiamin Kwa, Wilt L. Idema

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Mulan

Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend, with Related Texts

Shiamin Kwa, Wilt L. Idema

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The legend of Mulan--the daughter who disguises herself as a man, dons her father's armor, and heads off to war in his place--remains one of the most popular Chinese folktales despite (or because of) its lack of supernatural demonstrations or interventions.

This volume offers lively translations of the earliest recorded version of the legend and several later iterations of the tale (including the screenplay of the hugely successful 1939 Chinese film Mulan Joins the Army ), illustrating the many ways that reinterpretations of this basic story reflect centuries of changes in Chinese cultural, political, and sexual attitudes.

An Introduction traces the evolution of the Mulan legend and its significance in the history of Chinese popular culture. Annotation explaining terms and references unfamiliar to Western readers, a glossary, and a comprehensive bibliography further enhance the value of this volume for both scholars and students.

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Publisher
Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Year
2010
ISBN
9781603848701
Topic
Histoire
Subtopic
Histoire de la Chine

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