Courtesans, Concubines, and the Cult of Female Fidelity

Beverly Bossler, 2013

Overview

This work explores the evolving dynamics of gender relations in China between the tenth and fourteenth centuries. It focuses on three distinct groups of women: courtesans, concubines, and devoted wives. The study illustrates how these categories of women interacted with men and shaped the social, political, and intellectual landscapes of the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Chinese history and social structures.
• Academics studying gender relations and historical sociology.
• Those researching the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Key features

• Hardback binding
• 375 pages
• Published by Wiley
• ISBN: 9780674066694
• Year: 2013