{"title":"Nicholas Morrow Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas Morrow Williams is a distinguished author and scholar renowned for his insightful explorations into arts and culture. His work expertly interweaves historical contexts with contemporary themes, providing readers with a profound understanding of complex cultural narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eDialogues in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his ability to delve deep into the intricacies of cultural discourse, inviting readers to engage with diverse perspectives. This collection showcases Williams' talent for crafting compelling narratives that both educate and inspire, making it an invaluable addition to any reader interested in the expansive field of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore Nicholas Morrow Williams' collection, prepare to embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of human expression and thought, guided by an expert storyteller who brings history to life with authenticity and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dialogues-in-the-dark-by-nicholas-morrow-williams-9780674299993","title":"Dialogues in the Dark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDialogues in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e traces how Chinese readers and scholars since the Han dynasty have variously interpreted the ancient poem \"Heavenly Questions\" (Tianwen), an enigmatic work attributed to Qu Yuan (fl. ca. 300 BCE). The poem, composed entirely in the form of questions, is an extended inquiry into early Chinese cosmology and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver centuries, readers of the poem came to radically different understandings, each providing a unique perspective on its meaning. The poem's reception history comprises three main stages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the commentary compiled by Han scholar Wang Yi (ca. 89–ca. 158); second, the response by Tang poet Liu Zongyuan (773–819); and third, the interpretations developed subsequently by late imperial and modern scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Morrow Williams analyzes how the poem's meaning evolved in different time periods and provides three new translations of \"Heavenly Questions\" to represent the three stages, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate thesis of this study, inspired by the hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer, is that this poem is best understood in light of the different interpretations supplied by readers over time in lively dialogues that continue even now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46790249939180,"sku":"9780674299993","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1501813482428.jpg?v=1756968520"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nicholas-morrow-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}