Goethe in China: A Study of Reception and Influence

A century and a half after Goethe revealed his interest in Chinese culture, a reciprocal of attention to Goethe took place in China. Chinese translations of Goethe's works, Werther and Faust in particular, were enthusiastically devoured by the reading public, while articles and books were published dealing with Goethe's amorous life, personality, scientific achievements, and literary works. Magazines and newspapers brought out special issues celebrating his birthday or commemorating his death.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Comparative and World Literature

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Yip, Terry Siu-Han

• Literature, Comparative
• Literature, Asian
• Literature, Germanic

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8511694

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/71469