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Chinese Courtship: In Verse (1824)

Chinese Courtship: In Verse (1824)

Thoms, Peter Perring

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Letters & EssaysFiction AnthologiesChinese History

ISBN10: 116538292X
ISBN13: 9781165382927
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chinese Courtship: In Verse (1824) by Peter Perring Thoms is a collection of poems that depict the courtship rituals of Chinese society during the Qing dynasty. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of poems that describe the various stages of a traditional Chinese courtship, from the initial meeting to the wedding ceremony. The first part of the book focuses on the initial encounter between a man and a woman, and the subtle gestures and rituals that are used to express interest and attraction. The second part explores the development of the relationship, including the exchange of gifts, the meeting of families, and the formal proposal of marriage. The final part of the book describes the wedding ceremony itself, including the elaborate preparations, the procession to the bride's home, and the various customs and traditions that are observed during the ceremony.Throughout the book, Thoms provides a detailed and vivid description of Chinese courtship customs, using a combination of lyrical verse and prose. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the various stages of the courtship process. Chinese Courtship: In Verse is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of Chinese society, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of courtship and marriage customs.To Which Is Added, An Appendix Treating Of The Revenue Of China, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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