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Chinese Dreams in Romantic England: The Life and Times of Thomas Manning

Edward Weech

A polymath and participant in the 'first wave' of British Romanticism, Manning was one of the first Englishmen to study Chinese language and culture. His extraordinary story, told for the first time, transforms our understanding of Romanticism and the cultural exchange between Britain and Asia.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Manchester University Press
  • Publish Date: Nov 15th, 2022
  • Pages: 280
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.40in - 6.40in - 1.00in - 1.20lb
  • EAN: 9781526164551
  • Categories: HistoricalEurope - Great Britain - Georgian Era (1714-1837)Asia - China

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About the Author

Weech, Edward: - Edward Weech is Librarian at the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. He is a historian and heritage professional with special interest in how and why British people in the past learned about other cultures, especially those of East Asia. His essays and reviews on history, culture, and society have appeared in a variety of publications including the Times Literary Supplement, the Coleridge Bulletin, and the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. This is his first book.

Praise for this book

'Thomas Manning did many remarkable things and knew many remarkable people. He deserves a biography. Such a book will hold particular interest for those who care about the British Romantics, British culture in the early nineteenth century, or British "orientalism".' Michael Ferber, author of Romanticism: A very short introduction

'I had heard of Thomas Manning, but by name only and knew little about his life and travels, therefore the work has proved to be extremely interesting and educational. What an exciting 'boy's own' adventure Manning appears to have had. Sarah Murden, All Things Georgian