Chinese Courtship

Chinese Courtship In Verse (1824)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Chinese Courtship: In Verse"" is a book of poetry written by Peter Perring Thoms and first published in 1824. The poems are written in the style of Chinese love songs and explore the themes of courtship, love, and romance. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of courtship: the initial meeting, the development of the relationship, and the eventual marriage. The poems are accompanied by illustrations of Chinese landscapes and cultural artifacts, adding to the book's exotic and romantic atmosphere. Overall, ""Chinese Courtship: In Verse"" offers a unique and imaginative portrayal of love and courtship in Chinese culture.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104081560
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 356
Weight: 521g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm