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A study of the Shi Jing (The Book of Odes) manuscript excavated at Fuyang Rempel, Paul Edward
Abstract
In a general sense, this thesis examines several aspects of the Shijing [Chinese characters] (The Book of Odes) manuscript excavated at Fuyang [Chinese characters], Anhui province, the People's Republic of China. The introductory chapter provides background on the Fuyang Shi jing, as well as the transmitted versions of this Chinese classic. Further, it outlines the traditional scholarship dealing with the Shi jing and offers a detailed summary of the other chapters. Chapter one introduces the methodology used in chapters two and three of this thesis. Part one of this chapter demonstrates the manner in which lexical and graphic variation is defined and analyzed, while part two shows how graphs may be analyzed based on a clear understanding of orthographic feature. Chapter one also provides background on the history of early Chinese writing forms and the evolution of Chinese script. Chapter two is primarily an orthographic study with two main objectives: (A) to distinguish the physical nature of the Fuyang Shi jing; and (B) to date this manuscript. In the introduction to this chapter, I will also compare the Fuyang Shi jing with other early bamboo and silk manuscripts. Chapter three deals with lexical variation involving the Fuyang Shi jing and the various transmitted Shi jing texts. It has three objectives: (A) to provide new readings of several odes in the Shi jing; (B) to survey different types of lexical variation associated with the Fuyang manuscript; and (C) in each case determine which lexical variant, among the various possibilities, most likely represents the proximate original of the Shi jing.
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A study of the Shi Jing (The Book of Odes) manuscript excavated at Fuyang
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University of British Columbia
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| Date Issued |
1999
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| Description |
In a general sense, this thesis examines several aspects of the Shijing [Chinese characters] (The Book
of Odes) manuscript excavated at Fuyang [Chinese characters], Anhui province, the People's Republic of
China. The introductory chapter provides background on the Fuyang Shi jing, as well as the
transmitted versions of this Chinese classic. Further, it outlines the traditional scholarship
dealing with the Shi jing and offers a detailed summary of the other chapters.
Chapter one introduces the methodology used in chapters two and three of this thesis.
Part one of this chapter demonstrates the manner in which lexical and graphic variation is
defined and analyzed, while part two shows how graphs may be analyzed based on a clear
understanding of orthographic feature. Chapter one also provides background on the history
of early Chinese writing forms and the evolution of Chinese script.
Chapter two is primarily an orthographic study with two main objectives: (A) to
distinguish the physical nature of the Fuyang Shi jing; and (B) to date this manuscript. In the
introduction to this chapter, I will also compare the Fuyang Shi jing with other early bamboo
and silk manuscripts.
Chapter three deals with lexical variation involving the Fuyang Shi jing and the various
transmitted Shi jing texts. It has three objectives: (A) to provide new readings of several odes
in the Shi jing; (B) to survey different types of lexical variation associated with the Fuyang
manuscript; and (C) in each case determine which lexical variant, among the various
possibilities, most likely represents the proximate original of the Shi jing.
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eng
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| Date Available |
2009-07-07
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
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| DOI |
10.14288/1.0089418
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University of British Columbia
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| Graduation Date |
2000-05
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Graduate
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