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Discover 3,000 years of Chinese literature with The Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature

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We are delighted to announce that we are now offering The Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature as a module within Oxford Scholarly Editions Online. This series brings the rich traditions of East Asia’s Sinitic world to life, from the Zhou Dynasty to the end of Imperial China in 1911, presenting the works in a way which is both scholarly and accessible.

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The Hsu-Tang Library of Classical Chinese Literature is now available

Features and benefits:

  • Scholarly and readable translations of Chinese works, with the parallel Chinese texts available to read alongside for comparison. 
  • Utilize excellent searching and linking facilities to find a specific quote or navigate to a particular line.  
  • Future updates will see the that the library covers over 3,000 years of classic Chinese literature.  
  • An editorial board alongside Editor-in-Chief, Wiebke Denecke, and Associate Editor, Lucas Klein, ensure the highest quality editorial standards and translations.  

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