LIT 86 - Chinese Novel:Dream of the Red Chamber

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Literature in Translation

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Periodically This course explores the social and intellectual life of pre-modern China through the medium of a 120-chapter Chinese novel known as Dream of the Red Chamber or Story of the Stone. Generally considered the greatest masterpiece of classical Chinese fiction, the novel portrays the tragedy of two destined lovers, whose mutual affection is crushed by oppressive forces of orthodoxy. Comprehensive in scope, the novel presents a panorama of social lives of people from all walks of life; it thus provides students with a mine of information about traditional Chinese culture. Students will be required to read some critical works on this novel written from different perspectives, thus acquainting themselves with various literary genres, and theories in literary criticism.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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