Horae Sinicae

Horae Sinicae: Translations From The Popular Literature Of The Chinese (1812) is a book written by Robert Morrison. It is a collection of translations of popular Chinese literature that were originally published in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book includes a variety of stories, poems, and plays, all of which offer a glimpse into the cultural and literary traditions of China. The book is divided into four sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Chinese literature. The first section contains translations of Chinese poetry, including works by famous poets such as Li Bai and Du Fu. The second section includes translations of Chinese plays, which were a popular form of entertainment in China during the Qing Dynasty. The third section features translations of Chinese novels, including the famous Journey to the West. The final section of the book contains translations of Chinese fables and folktales.Overall, Horae Sinicae is an important work of early sinology, providing readers with a valuable insight into the literary and cultural traditions of China. The book helped to introduce Chinese literature to a Western audience and played a significant role in shaping the way that China was perceived by the Western world during the 19th century.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.