Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures vi
4. Acknowledgements vii
5. Introduction: From Literature to Literary Knowledge 1
6. Chapter 1 Conceptualising Chinese Literature in English Sinology 29
7. Chapter 2 The Anatomy of Chinese Literature: Expository Study 60
8. Chapter 3 Through a Different Lens: Comparative Study 103
9. Chapter 4 Towards a History of Chinese Literature: Historical Study 138
10. Conclusion: The Organisation of Literary Knowledge 177
11. Reference List 185
12. Index 206