Copyright © 1980 by Jaroslav Průšek

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Pr̊šek, Jaroslav.

The lyrical and the epic.

(Studies in Chinese literature and society)

Bibliography: p.

1. Chinese literature—20th century—History and
criticism—Addresses, essays, lectures. I.Lee, Leo
Ou-fan.   II. Title   III. Series.

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