The Empress in the Pepper Chamber: Zhao Feiyan in History and Fiction by Olivia

Description: The Empress in the Pepper Chamber by Olivia Milburn Zhao Feiyan (45-1 BCE), the second empress appointed by Emperor Cheng of the Han dynasty (207 BCE-220 CE), was born in slavery and trained in the performing arts, a background that made her appointment as empress highly controversial. Subsequent persecution by her political enemies eventually led to her being forced to commit suicide. After her death, her reputation was marred by accusations of vicious scheming, murder of other consorts and their offspring, and relentless promiscuity, punctuated by bouts of extravagant shopping.This first book-length study of Zhao Feiyan and her literary legacy includes a complete translation of The Scandalous Tale of Zhao Feiyan (Zhao Feiyan waizhuan), a Tang dynasty (618-907 CE) erotic novella that describes in great detail the decadent lifestyle enjoyed by imperial favorites in the harem of Emperor Cheng. This landmark text was crucial for establishing writings about palace women as the accepted forum for discussing sexual matters, including fetishism, obsession, jealousy, incompatibility in marriage, and so on. Using historical documentation, Olivia Milburn reconstructs the evolution of Zhao Feiyans story and illuminates the broader context of palace life for women and the novellas social influence. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Olivia Milburn is professor of Chinese literature at the Seoul National University. Her books include Urbanization in Early and Medieval China: Gazetteers for the City of Suzhou. Review "Close reading and interpretation of the language of the tale is one of The Empress in the Pepper Chambers greatest accomplishments, which allow Milburn to carry out the most definitive proof yet of the dating of Zhao Feiyan waizhuan...The fine distinctions Milburn makes in her examination of language and objects of material culture are examples of topnotch scholarship." * Nan Nu: Men, Women and Gender in China *"In this slim volume, Olivia Milburn introduces an important "alternative history" of one of the most fascinating women in Chinese history...The Empress in the Pepper Chamber is a tremendous contribution to the field." * Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews (CLEAR) * Promotional An infamous Chinese femme fatale, in history and fiction Promotional "Headline" An infamous Chinese femme fatale, in history and fiction Details ISBN0295748753 Author Olivia Milburn Year 2021 ISBN-10 0295748753 ISBN-13 9780295748757 Pages 234 Format Paperback Imprint University of Washington Press Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-05-13 NZ Release Date 2021-05-13 US Release Date 2021-05-13 Publication Date 2021-05-13 UK Release Date 2021-05-13 Subtitle Zhao Feiyan in History and Fiction Birth 1799 Death 1837 Affiliation San Jose State University, USA Position Author Qualifications CDA, BGS Illustrations 1 table Publisher University of Washington Press DEWEY 895.1352 Audience Professional & Vocational Alternative 9780295748740 Series The Empress in the Pepper Chamber We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136587170;

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