Chin-Chin; Or, The Chinaman at Home by Ki-tong Tcheng

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Author Tcheng, Ki-tong, 1851-1907
Translator Sherard, Robert Harborough, 1861-1943
LoC No. 05009322
Uniform Title Les plaisirs en Chine. English
Title Chin-Chin; Or, The Chinaman at Home
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Summary "Chin-Chin; Or, The Chinaman at Home" by Ki-tong Tcheng is an anthropological work written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Chinese customs, focusing particularly on the social and cultural practices that define leisure and festivities in China. It aims to offer a unique insight into the life of the Chinese people from the perspective of someone who has experienced it firsthand. At the start of the book, the author establishes a context for understanding Chinese home life, comparing architectural styles throughout history and describing the traditional layout of a typical Chinese house. He illustrates the everyday comforts and aesthetics of domestic life while also reflecting on the cultural values embedded in their social structures. Through detailed descriptions of both the physical home and the interactions that occur within, the opening sets the stage for a broader examination of Chinese festivals and public celebrations that follow in subsequent chapters, emphasizing the simplicity and dignity of Chinese pleasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject China -- Social life and customs
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