About the Author

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Note on Citations and Abbreviations xi
5. Selected Dynasties and Periods xiii
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. The Ghost’s Body 13
8. 2. The Ghost’s Voice 53
9. 3 .Ghosts and Historical Time 87
10. 4 .Ghosts and Theatricality 131
11. Coda: Palace of Lasting Life 181
12. APPENDIX: selected list of major translated book and film titles 199
13. Notes 203
14. Glossary 251
15. Works Cited 259
16. Index 283
17. About the Author 297