{"product_id":"9781624668227","title":"Classical Chinese for Everyone : A Guide for Absolute Beginners by Bryan W. Van Norden","description":"In just thirteen brief, accessible chapters, this engaging little book takes \"absolute beginners\" from the most basic questions about the language (e.g., what does a classical Chinese character look like?) to reading and understanding selections from classical Chinese philosophical texts and Tang dynasty poetry.    \"An outstanding introduction to reading classical Chinese. Van Norden does a wonderful job of clearly explaining the basics of classical Chinese, and he carefully takes the reader through beautifully chosen examples from the textual tradition. An invaluable work.\" -Michael Puett, Harvard University\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304915317109,"sku":"9781624668227","price":48.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781624668227.jpg?v=1762796516","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781624668227","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}