Laughter, Humor, and Comedy in Middle Period China, 600-1300

This book is a critical anthology that showcases the rich tradition of comic literature from medieval China. Spanning jokes, satires, witty poetry, humorous anecdotes, anthropomorphic biographies, and comedy theatre, this collection provides readers with a unique glimpse into the humor and societal dynamics of Middle Period China.Expertly translated by leading scholars, the anthology features crit...