A History of Chinese Literature by Herbert Allen Giles

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By Lisa Thompson Posted on Jan 9, 2026
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Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935 Giles, Herbert Allen, 1845-1935
English
"A History of Chinese Literature" by Herbert Allen Giles is a literary history published in 1901. This groundbreaking work was the first comprehensive survey of Chinese literature to appear in English. Giles devoted much of the book to translations, allowing Chinese authors to "speak for themselves" to Western readers. While later scholars criticiz...
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opening Chinese literary traditions to English-speaking audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ethan Jackson
5 months ago

I rarely write reviews but the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. I would gladly recommend this to others.

Robert Sanchez
4 months ago

I’ve read many books on this subject, and the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. Truly inspiring.

Margaret Brown
5 months ago

I almost skipped this one, yet the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I appreciate the effort put into this.

Karen Nelson
5 months ago

If you enjoy this genre, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. Absolutely essential reading.

Aiden Williams
5 months ago

Ths quickly became one of those books where the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This felt rewarding to read.

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