Language Research on Four Versions of "The Old Beggar"

Author: Li Taishu
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book employs the historical comparative method to observe and summarize some characteristics and patterns of mutual contact and influence between Chinese and Mongolian through the comparative study of Yuan-era, Ming-era, and Qing-era editions. The book's innovative attempt to explain and explore the phenomena and patterns of Chinese-Mongolian language contact reflected in the various editions of Lao Qidai is highly enlightening. It is believed that scholars interested in this field will surely make more discoveries in this regard. In the appendix, the four editions of Lao Qidai are arranged in parallel by sentence segments, making it clear at a glance. With this book in hand, one effectively has access to all four editions of Lao Qidai, with content meticulously aligned for easy reference. This is also a notable strength of the book.