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September 5, 2025

The Collapse of Heaven: The Taiping Civil War and Chinese Literature and Culture, 1850–1880

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The book examines the connections between the Taiping Civil War and Chinese literature during the 19th century, influencing cultural narratives.
It highlights how the civil war prompted shifts in literary themes and styles, shaping modern Chinese cultural identity.
A critical analysis of the war's historical context sheds light on the evolution of Chinese thought and expression.
The review underlines the significance of this period in understanding contemporary Chinese literary and cultural landscapes.

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Book Review| September 01 2025 The Collapse of Heaven: The Taiping Civil War and Chinese Literature and Culture, 1850–1880 Available to Purchase The Collapse of Heaven: The Taiping Civil War and Chinese Literature and Culture, 1850–1880. By Huan Jin. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Asia Center, 2024. 339 pp. ISBN: 9780674295872. Danni Cai Danni Cai Hangzhou Normal University Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Journal of Asian Studies 11904363. https://doi.org/10.1215/00219118-11904363 Views Icon Views Open Menu Article contents Figures The Collapse of Heaven: The Taiping Civil War and Chinese Literature and Culture, 1850–1880. Journal of Asian Studies 2025; 11904363. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/00219118-11904363 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search Books & JournalsAll JournalsJournal of Asian Studies Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. © 2025 Association for Asian Studies2025 Article PDF first page preview Close Modal Issue Section: China and Inner Asia You do not currently have access to this content.

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Danni Cai (Mon,) studied this question.

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