Books by James J.Y. Liu

This book, first published in 1967, is a comprehensive study of knight-errantry in Chinese history and literature from the fourth century BC to the twentieth century. It discusses the social and intellectual backgrounds of knight-errantry, historical knights and the development of the theme in poetry, fiction and drama.

This book, first published in 1962, is a majestic survey of the whole structure of Chinese poetry. It is a critical introduction to the field as well as an exposition of Chinese views on the nature of poetry.