Extra Reading
This document consists of great books or articles on Classical Chinese. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
Language and Grammar
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Classical Chinese: A Basic Reader | Naiying Yuan, Haitao Tang, James Geiss |
| A New Practical Primer of Literary Chinese | Paul Rouzer |
| Classical Chinese for Everyone | Bryan W. Van Norden |
Philosophy and Anthologies
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Sources of Chinese Tradition, Vol. 1 | Wm. Theodore de Bary, Irene Bloom (compilers) |
| The Columbia Anthology of Traditional Chinese Literature | Victor H. Mair (editor) |