Isbn: 9780824832322 - performing grief: bridal laments in rural china (4 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals. May have remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket showing a repaired puncture tear. Blue covers with gold lettering to spine. Some wrinkling noted to head of spine. Pages clean and unmarked. This is the first in-depth study of Chinese bridal laments, a ritual and performative art practiced by Chinese women in premodern times that gave them a rare opportunity to voice their grievances publicly. Drawing on methodologies from numerous disciplines, including performance arts and folk literatures, the author suggests that the ability to move an audience through her lament was one of the most important symbolic and ritual skills a Chinese woman could possess before the modern era.…

Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780824832322. …