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35th Anniversary edition of the classic Ramayana.
Retold by renowned author William Buck.
Accessible narrative without losing original spirit.
Illustrated with stunning imagery throughout the book.
Captures themes of nobility, intrigue, and heroism.
A cherished collector’s item for literature enthusiasts.
Ideal for readers of all backgrounds and ages.
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Price Range: $18.35
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Explores China's influence on English virtue concepts.
Analyzes literature, drama, and material culture.
Focuses on heroism, sincerity, and moderation.
Examines changes due to East Indies trade.
Connects Eastern values with English morals.
Cross-disciplinary approach: Chinese studies and British literature.
Appeals to scholars in multiple fields.
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Price Range: $75.00
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Comprehensive guide to Japanese phonetics.
First published in 1931, groundbreaking reference.
Explains Japanese sounds using European comparisons.
Includes only 5 Japanese vowel sounds.
Features 15 Japanese consonants for clarity.
Ideal for linguists and language learners.
Captures 20th-century Japanese pronunciation accurately.
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Price Range: $45.56
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Explores America's growth from 1945 to 1974.
Analyzes economic boom and national euphoria.
Highlights major political events and cultural shifts.
Details civil rights movement milestones and struggles.
Depicts Vietnam War's impact on American society.
Written by acclaimed historian James T. Patterson.
Part of the respected Oxford History series.
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Price Range: $28.82
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Engaging introduction to Korean mythology and beliefs.
Features thirty traditional stories from oral tradition.
Fully illustrated with rare Korean art and paintings.
Retold stories easily understood for modern readers.
Includes historical background and significance of myths.
Valuable for scholars in East Asian studies.
Comprehensive reference for Korean culture and literature.
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Price Range: $182.32
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Explores the Yoginihrdaya's profound teachings.
First English translation by André Padoux and Roger Orphe-Jeanty.
Unlocks secrets of the Heart of the Yogini.
Connects sacred diagram with cosmic representations.
Focuses on practical tantric liberation in life.
Illuminates Goddess Tripurasundari's divine power.
A must-have for yoga and meditation practitioners.
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Price Range: $34.00
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In-depth analysis of Yang Hsiung's literary work.
Explores the Fu poetic genre's development.
Highlights Yang's significance in Chinese literature.
Combines prose and rhymed verse effectively.
Written by Professor Knechtges, a noted scholar.
Ideal for specialists and historians of the Han.
Part of Cambridge Studies in Chinese History series.
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Price Range: $31.49
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Authoritative legal text of ancient India.
Controversial views on women's rights and castes.
Describes social institutions in Indian society.
Explores relationships between genders and groups.
First translation based on critically edited text.
Incorporates recent scholarship on ancient India.
Part of Oxford World's Classics series.
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Price Range: $14.37
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Concise introduction to Nabokov's creative world.
Fourteen essays exploring Nabokov's storytelling techniques.
Examination of his achievements as a short story writer.
Insights into his evolution as a novelist.
Analysis of his relationship with literary currents.
Exploration of his unique world-view and legacy.
Includes chronology of Nabokov's life and further reading.
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Price Range: $29.45
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92 Latin haiku with English translations.
Introductory tips for composing Latin haiku.
Four themed sections: Caelestia, Terrestria, Animalia, Humana.
Illustrated vocabulary throughout the book.
Aids in understanding Latin poetic composition.
Engages students with accessible short poetry form.
Published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers for over 30 years.
Price Range: $15.00
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Selected tanka from Akiko Yosano's masterpiece.
Features original Japanese, roman transliterations, and translations.
Revised Cheng & Tsui edition enhances readability.
Reshapes traditional tanka into modern poetic form.
Ideal for literature and translation courses.
Published in 1901; influential in Japanese literature.
Includes new preface and insightful notes.
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Price Range: $38.31
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A. K. Ramanujan's essential collected poetry volume.
Features works from three published books.
Includes an unpublished collection at his death.
Explores themes of folklore and anthropology.
Showcases modern Indian English-language poetry.
Ideal for enthusiasts of contemporary poetry.
Published by Oxford India Paperbacks.
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Price Range: $3.22
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Explores Mazu Daoyi's life and teachings.
Analyzes classical Chan literature's transformation in China.
Includes previously untranslated primary materials and texts.
Examines textual production during Tang and Song eras.
Highlights distinctive Chan genres and narrative styles.
Offers insight into Buddhist literature's historical development.
Addresses both well-known and overlooked Chan texts.
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Price Range: $35.67
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Explore Iqbal's timeless poetry in English.
Over a hundred selected poems included.
Features original Urdu text alongside translations.
Covers diverse themes: religious, lyrical, satirical.
Insight into Iqbal's influence on Muslim thought.
Ideal for poetry lovers and scholars alike.
A bridge between Urdu and English literature.
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Price Range: $39.99
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Comprehensive overview of modern Chinese culture.
Written by world experts in each cultural field.
Accessible to readers without prior knowledge.
Covers high culture and popular cultural issues.
Includes glossary and further reading guide.
Illuminates dynamic aspects of Chinese society.
Essential for students and curious travelers alike.
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Price Range: $32.97
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Comprehensive overview of modern Korean literature.
Explores multifaceted literary practices and traditions.
Analyzes underappreciated and silenced literary voices.
Encourages new perspectives on Korean literature.
Examines literature's relation to power and boundaries.
Addresses language, ethnicity, and translation issues.
Appeals to students and scholars of world literature.
Price Range: $32.09
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Explores new perspectives on Chinese history and literature.
Features studies from East China Normal University scholars.
Covers diverse topics in Chinese economic history.
Analyzes "Jiangnan Identity" in cultural context.
Investigates causes of historical events and proscription.
Examines tragic characters in literary works.
Part of the WSPC-ECNU Series on China.
Price Range: $97.99
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Introduction to classical Chinese poetry fundamentals.
Explores twenty-nine interpretations of a single poem.
Features Li Bai's renowned poem "Seeing Off a Friend."
Discusses the art of translating Chinese poetry.
Engaging teaching style for effortless learning.
Transforms readers into adept poetry interpreters.
Indispensable guide for poetry and cultural enthusiasts.
Price Range: $22.27
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Pioneering essays on book history in China.
Explores manuscript and print culture dynamics.
Investigates urban and rural publishing centers.
Analyzes expanding audience and market niches.
Covers fiction, drama, and genealogy publishing.
Informed by Western book history insights.
Contributions from historians and literary scholars.
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Price Range: $84.99
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Beautifully crafted poems by Agha Shahid Ali.
Explores themes of loss and nostalgia.
Reflects on the city of Srinagar.
A heartfelt tribute to cultural heritage.
Acclaimed by renowned poet John Ashbery.
Captivating elegies for a vanishing place.
Ideal for poetry lovers and collectors.
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Price Range: $12.07
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Explores themes of feminism and rural life.
Features China's first feminist novelist, Xiao Hong.
Includes two key literary masterpieces in one edition.
Celebrated for its lyrical and realistic writing style.
Highlights the struggles of peasants and women.
Updated and extensively revised for modern readers.
Offers a unique blend of humor and compassion.
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Price Range: $3.25
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Analyzes immediacy in contemporary Japanese fiction.
Explores literary works post-1995 and post-2011 disasters.
Highlights themes of instability and the present.
Recontextualizes narratives of action and alienation.
Offers insights into Japanese literature and popular culture.
Accessible to scholars and students in related fields.
Provides a model for analyzing cultural crises.
Price Range: $152.00
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Explores Derrida and Lacan's philosophical approaches.
Offers a new perspective on the symbolic order.
Critiques Derrida's transcendental approach to language.
Integrates Lacan's focus on the imaginary dimension.
Relates philosophy to human and natural sciences.
Engages with continental thought and psychoanalysis.
Essential for literary studies and deconstruction enthusiasts.
Price Range: $127.65
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Complete translation of four early Yang Family plays.
Explores female generals in Chinese theatrical tradition.
Details Song-Khitan wars of the 10th century.
Unique insights into male-centered Yang Family narratives.
Only complete English-language translation available.
Valuable for students and scholars of Chinese literature.
Highlights staging of large battle scenes effectively.
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Price Range: $60.82
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Collection of over a hundred selected Iqbal poems.
Includes original Urdu text alongside English renderings.
Explores themes like religion, love, and satire.
Reflects Iqbal’s influence on Muslim identity and culture.
Perfect for poetry lovers and Iqbal enthusiasts.
High-quality translations capturing Iqbal’s poetic essence.
Essential reading for understanding South Asian literature.
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Price Range: $245.40
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Explores diverse aspects of Tolstoy's literary legacy.
Features essays by leading contemporary scholars.
Discusses major themes like love and death.
Analyzes Tolstoy's reception during and after his life.
Offers fresh insights on his various genres.
Reveals relevance to modern readers and society.
Sets new agendas for Tolstoy scholarship.
Price Range: $44.99
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Explores translation's role in understanding the Gita.
Analyzes diverse interpretations across cultures and times.
Highlights non-traditional readings of the Gita.
Addresses gaps between canonical and modern interpretations.
Examines varying translation methodologies globally.
Unusual approaches to the Gita's reception analyzed.
Offers insights into historiographical analyses of translations.
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Price Range: $49.67
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Comprehensive overview of Ryukyuan languages.
Authored by leading experts in the field.
Includes 33 detailed chapters on language structures.
Addresses historical and societal contexts of languages.
Challenges dialect status of Ryukyuan languages.
Aligns with UNESCO's language recognition standards.
Essential resource for Ryukyuan linguistics research.
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Price Range: $520.00
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Includes ten post-1990 Chinese short stories.
Features works by renowned authors like Su Tong.
Engaging content on contemporary social issues.
Vocabulary lists aid independent reading experience.
Grammar examples highlight new language patterns.
Discussion questions enhance literary exploration.
Suitable for language or literature course use.
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Price Range: $36.36
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Explores Sweden's unique WWII challenges and experiences.
Addresses misconceptions about Sweden's neutrality during the war.
Analyzes Sweden's trade with Nazi Germany during conflict.
Provides a fresh perspective on wartime Sweden.
Covers personal stories and key figures of the era.
Highlights dilemmas faced by Swedish society during conflict.
Fills a gap in existing WWII literature on Sweden.
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Price Range: $39.95
