Manuscript Philology of Dunhuang [electronic resource] /
by Yongquan Zhang.
- 1st ed. 2024.
- XXXVIII, 656 p. 242 illus., 14 illus. in color. online resource.
1. Manuscript Philology:A New Discipline Needed to be Established Urgently -- 2. The Value of Dunhuang Manuscript Literatures——Focusing on Chinese Language and Characters -- 3. Characteristics of Dunhuang Manuscript Literatures -- 4. Fonts of Dunhuang Manuscript Literature -- 5. Slangs in Dunhuang Manuscript Literatures.
This book explores first-hand Dunhuang manuscripts from a period of over 700 years, from 220 to 960, and as such makes a major contribution to passing on and promoting ancient Chinese culture. Perfectly combining four ingredients: an accessible writing style; a comprehensive set of typical examples and pictures; sound field research and culturally stimulating approaches; and authentically archaeological and philological results, this thorough and engaging book appeals to all the readers undertaking Dunhuang studies.